Settings often struggle with planning for under-threes, to the detriment of provision. Jennie Lindon explains some key aspects of developmentally appropriate planning for young children Effective...
While the majority of practitioners believe that showing affection to the children in their care is an important part of practice, concerns exist about how others view the appropriateness of their...
As the days grow colder, less active or outdoor types may feel reluctant to brave the elements, even though a dose of fresh air is probably just what they need. But you can encourage children to spend...
By Elaine Wain, a lecturer and NVQ co-ordinator for North West Kent College in Dartford Both the key skills and framework set out by the Early Years National Training Organisation are unrealistic. I...
When the first issue of our Nursery Chains supplement was published in November 1998, its directory contained around 70 groups. Now, just two-and-a-half years later, there are 160 chains listed in the...