Making children in day nurseries wear electronic tags has been criticised as a 'gimmick' that is fuelling paranoia in parents. Tagging systems similar in design to the anti-theft tags used in clothes...
The work of a pre-school assistant can be both challenging and rewarding, engaging with children at a time when they are most open to learning, while supporting them through some of the first...
Nurseries need to achieve the highest standards in order to keep customers loyal, and conscientious settings will always want to be improving their practice.
Pen Green's course, 'Making children's learning visible' (29 - 30 November), is designed to increase practitioners' confidence when it comes to making professional judgements and meeting children's...
Take advantage of the application of D&T in the world around us to let children build on learning experiences From birth, children are surrounded by objects that have been designed and made - the...
Too many vulnerable young children are missing out on the speech and language help they need to be ready for school, according to a new report from the Children’s Commissioner.
Learning without limits in the early years relies on creating opportunity for all. By Dame Alison Peacock
The early years settings in Reggio Emilia, Italy, refer to the environment as the 'third teacher'. This phrase reinforces the power of the surroundings in which we live and work with children....
Involvement in the wider community comes naturally to nursery businesses, says Mary Evans Within the highly competitive childcare sector, employers need to build and maintain strong relationships with...