A booklet to assist carers and the parents of bereaved children has been published by the charity Cruse Bereavement Care. The eight-page booklet, Has someone died - Helping children, has been...
Summer's here, and newly-qualified nannies are looking for their first jobs. If you're heading for the bright lights of the big city, you'll be interested to hear what it was like for other nannies...
A fast drop-off at the nursery gates has become one of the ways practice has had to adapt to the pandemic, with some practitioners reporting more independent children as a result. Is it time to...
Conflicts among staff members come under new legislation, but will this help or hinder early years settings, wonders Derek Hayes.
It’s your chance to shine – find out how you can enter the most prestigious awards in the early years sector.
Ingredients 1 large cucumber, 300g natural yoghurt, 2tblsp white wine vinegar, 300ml milk, 1 small bunch fresh chives and mint, pinch of salt and pepper. For croutons: 4 large slices fresh crusty...
Training on environment, communication and parents helped Liz Ludden, senior early years teacher at Dukes and Duchesses, revitalise her setting, though not without some controversy. Hannah Crown...
Everyday items brought into a play environment are attractive to toddlers and help their learning and development. By Penny Tassoni
DVD Attachment in Practice, (89, 42 minutes) and DVD Learning Through Play: The 3 to 4 year old. (79, 30 minutes) both by Siren Films (0191 2327900) Reviewed by Marian Whitehead, language and early...