Ensuring that outdoors learning and play experiences are available to all children regardless of need and ability is a priority at some early years settings. By Karen Hart
Donating toys and making cards for child refugees of the war in Ukraine was a hugely positive experience for all the children involved at one setting. By Gabriella Jozwiak
With language development a growing issue among children on free school meals, Nicole Weinstein reports on the vital supporting role that early years settings are playing
Contrasts between early years provision in different countries can help us reflect on whether education is for teaching children readiness for life, argue David Whitebread and Sue Bingham.
A new free music therapy training scheme for early years settings is being launched by an award-winning charity.
Intolerant adults who accuse children of making a noise or being a nuisance put off many children from playing outdoors, according to a survey for this year's national Playday. The survey found that...
Ealing Hospital's workplace nursery is now a Sure Start children's centre, making Ealing the first NHS Trust in the country to operate one. Rose Alphonse, manager of Ealing Hospital Children's Centre...
Babies, toddlers and two-year-olds and the outdoors are a natural combination, with endless benefits for learning and development. Jan White explains where to find them.
In our National Strategies features on the Early Years Foundation Stage, senior regional adviser Lorna Dick and regional adviser Jo Paterson reflect on how children make sense of the world.
Mary Dickins is an early years consultant (All Together Consultancy/London Met. University)