You'd be surprised at some of the opportunities for learning activities behind blankets, as suggested by Jean Evans Develop children's mathematical skills and scientific knowledge, and encourage them...
The Children's Commissioner for England has called for children to take over the country on 23 November, to mark the 18th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of...
Having read recent letters criticising playgroup committees, I want to voice my support for these hardworking volunteers. Further to 'Ruling committees' (2 October), I should think the committee that...
Children in Britain are among the worst-off in Europe for the effects of povery and unemployment, finds Mary Evans British children are more likely to be growing up in workless households than their...
A male nursery and reception class teacher has won this year's Nursery World essay competition. Jerry Aldous (above) was one of more than 200 entrants who wrote on the theme 'Attracting more men into...
How to inspire children while allowing them freedom is the essential role of the playworker, says Gail Bushell Those of you who have been involved with playwork for a number of years will be aware of...
Early years practitioners have a big job to do in cultivating respect, cultural awareness and a positive sense of identity in young children, argues Anne O'Connor You don't have to be a fan of...
The Department for Education has created 'a black hole' of more than 114m in overspending according to the Labour Party.
Gelston Manor Day Nursery in Lancaster organised staff training for the opening of their Forest School.
Almost two-thirds of people with epilepsy in the UK have never been told of the potential risks of the condition, a survey by the National Society for Epilepsy has found. The survey, published to...