What with all the warnings about global recession, credit crunch and financial meltdown, it's somewhat unexpected for Nursery World to be able to report that things appear to be looking up for the...
Three weeks ago, I reviewed some sound-activated toys for the ICT page in 'Sounds good' (Nursery World, 18 April). Here are some activities for the toys - each one provides opportunities to control a...
An independent selection of new products and resources The National Extension College has recently added four new units to its Playcare Pack N/SVQ Level 3. The pack is designed for playworkers working...
More than 100 incidents of violence against staff in Scottish pre-school centres were reported in the year 2000-2001, according to figures released last week by the Scottish Executive's Education...
I work in a nursery class attached to a school and have realised over the past few years that NNEBs are beginning to be phased out and replaced by classroom assistants. There are new courses coming...
is to commission five feasibility studies to explore the potential for closer collaborative working between its members. The five areas are linking help lines, interactive services for children and...
Nurseries, creches, playgroups and primary schools are being urged to organise wacky activities next month to raise funds for the Tommy's campaign. On Baby Day, Friday 2 November, early years settings...
The Government has given its response to the recommendations for the early years from the Commons Select Committee on Education and Employment (Special Report, 25 January 2001). The response, received...
If floor space is tight you might want to consider the new Leander cradle from Cheeky Rascals. Designed in Denmark with the help of childcare professionals, it's reputed to be particularly useful for...
Best practice emergency procedures require that rapid evacuation be carried out in a 'once only operation', with no re-entry into your building. If you are operating the normal supervision ratio of...