Making their own films helps young children to develop a wealth of skills, as Melanie Defries hears.
<P>At the heart of the Foundation Stage is a recognition that children learn through play. Are reception classes making the major adjustments required? Mary Evans reports</P>
Nursery World's new show, in Liverpool on 5-6 May, has two fantastic masterclasses led by top experts.
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.
Councils will receive a new minimum rate of £4.30 an hour in the new early years funding formula, the early years minister has confirmed.
Supporting children in making healthy choices about the food they eat works best when there is respect and no pressure, finds Nicola Watson
* A campaign to set up out-of-school provision for 11- to 16-year-olds, managed by the Kids' Clubs Network, has reported that it now has more than 300 clubs in development. Clubs belonging to the Make...
Further to the news story 'Outdoor areas hinder Foundation Stage' (4 July). I teach reception children in our local primary school, and our outdoor facilities are poor - yet they have the potential to...
Data being gathered by the CWDC rings alarm bells for Alan Bentley.