‘Conation’ is the will or urge to do something. Helen Garnett explores the importance of understanding children's different styles of motivation for learning and development
I felt that I must write to you to express our concern about the springtime ideas article (Outdoors, 15 March). An activity is recommended which involves the children blowing chicken eggs to empty the...
Nurseries and children's centres have until 2 March to register to take part in the 'Miffy Easter Extravaganza', organised by the charity Bliss.
12 January 'Saturday Play - The Lord of the Rings' (BBC Radio 4, 2.30 to 3.30pm) The second part of Brian Sibley's epic 13-part dramatisation of JRR Tolkien's classic tale stars Ian Holm as Frodo,...
3 February 'Stig of the Dump' (BBC 1, 5.45 to 6.15pm) In this fourth episode of Clive King's children's classic, a policewoman follows Barney to Stig's cave in the quarry. She tells Barney's...
At just eight clauses long, the Childcare Act is the law which brings the 30 hours into force.
Leukaemia. What is it? Leukaemia is the most common cancer of childhood, with about 400 new cases each year in the UK. It is a cancer of the tissues that produce blood cells. The body produces...
A family inclusion worker is working wonders for nursery children who have special needs and their parents, reports <B> Wendy Scott </B>
In the current economic climate nursery managers are battening down the hatches and finding ways to be resourceful. This means making savings wherever possible and getting the most out of staff.
The bookshop number given in the feature 'Hit the right note' by Dr Susan Young (25 September) was incorrect. Nursery World readers can order a copy of Music with the Under-Fours by Dr Susan Young...