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Encouraging children to explore the outdoors more freely proved to be a culture change in Poole, says Clare Schmieder, Early Learning Advisory Teacher (ELAT) within the Poole Early Years Team.
With only a matter of months before the extended two-year-olds scheme comes fully into force in September, what can nurseries do to accommodate the new families? Ruth Thomson offers some guidance.
For children to get the most out of their time outdoors, practitioners need to develop the right qualities for leadership, says Annie Davy.
<P> The stressful job of working parents who co-ordinate journeys between childcare settings is being eased by a unique project. Catherine Gaunt reports </P>
The technology workshop can be amply stocked with simple and readily available resources and is an ideal area for adults to work alongside the children, as Jane Drake explains.
Put books at the heart of your activities based on a favourite mythical creature, along with art and small-world play, as Helen Bromley suggests.
Design and technology sparks imagination and helps children begin to make sense of the world in which we live, says Nicole Weinstein.
High staff turnover is not only a concern for management - many parents see it as a warning sign, says Working Mum.
The evolution of a magical garden shared with the community is described by Mary Weston, programme manager at Little London Children's Centre in Leeds.
Making a bug hotel to protect insects during the winter can help children learn about the natural environment, while also building physical and team skills. Viv Hampshire explains.