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Early years organisations have broadly welcomed the Government's new 'light touch' registration process for nannies and home-based childcarers, but they are concerned that it is not consistent with...
I am in two minds over Ofsted's proposal to put information about childminders in England on the internet (News, 3 April). In one way, I don't agree with this, as it's important to protect the...
A system of phonics devised in Northern Ireland has had 'dramatic' results in improving the reading skills of young children, according to a new study. <BR>
Manager's dilemma:'I would very much like to ban smoking from my nursery but as quite a large percentage of our staff are smokers I am not sure where to start. I understand that it is legal to...
A close relationship with key children is essential in a holistic approach to planning, and creates a fertile learning ground Many early years practitioners struggle with planning for under-threes,...
Rich learning environments are vital in extending children's speaking and listening skills, says early years consultant Elizabeth Jarman As clearly set out in the 'Principles into Practice' cards that...
With the aim to extend the free entitlement to 40 per cent of all two-year-olds by 2015, nurseries are having to think long and hard about how they can equip themselves to deliver this, as it will...
Sue Gregory, Ofsted Early Years Director, explains the rationale of the new framework and gives a point-by-point response to the sector's Big Conversation demands
Help children to feel at home by planning long-term resources, medium-term activities and spontaneous play, says Jane Drake Long-term planning