The word 'stress' may be over-used but playleaders do face an often complex task in helping the children in their care to cope with life's pressures, explains Andrea Clifford-Poston molly, aged 10,...
Grandparents taking on a role they thought they had left behind them years ago are helping each other to cope with the demands of childcare. <B>Joyce Reid</B> reports
Stick to some simple tactics to deal with children's emotional and behavioural difficulties, says <B>Collette Drifte</B> in the fourth part of our series on inclusion
The Criminal Records Bureau said last week that as the number of applications for its Disclosure service has continued to rise, so too have the number of errors in returned forms. It listed the main...
In order to be effective in the new era of multi-agency working, the EYP will have to adopt a pro-active approach. They will need a solid understanding of how to work with professionals outside of...
In just two short years a baby becomes an energetic, running, jumping toddler. Greater mobility and agility leads to being able to reach more things and encounter more challenging environments, which...
Role play brings children the same benefits outdoors as when it is done indoors, says Penny Tassoni. Show parents its value with this cut-out-and-photocopy guide Think home corner. Think farm animals....
A topic on communications provides an excellent focus for two of the most important areas within the Foundation Stage curriculum: personal, social and emotional development and communication, language...
Q Can you suggest carpeting that can cope with nursery wear and tear and is allergy resistant? We have made some poor choices in the past. A Although contract carpeting may seem very expensive in...