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Making authentic links between reading and talking has been helping early years practitioners and teachers to develop children's communication, language and literacy. Di Chilvers explains.
In the first of a series on the Progress Check at Age Two, Sue Chambers looks at what you need to know now and what to expect in the future
MY RIGHT TO PLAY: A child with complex needs. By Robert Orr. (Open University Press, 14.99, ISBN 0335211704, tel:01628 502500). Reviewed by Marian Whitehead, language and early years consultant This...
With many children starting school lacking in self-care skills, the value of introducing a screening and movement programme in schools is clear, says Sally Goddard Blythe
CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION, By Tina Bruce and Caroline Meggitt, (Hodder and Stoughton, 19.99, 020 7873 6000). Reviewed by Denni Morrison, lecturer in psychology and child development, Hertford Regional...
You'll find no end of ideas for activities by drawing on the imaginative possibilities of the colours that are all around us. Deborah Sharpe tries on a few Children love bright colours. Cartoons,...
With Development Matters removed from both the Department for Education's website and the Ofsted inspectors' guidance, Lena Engel examines its history and asks what the implications are for practice.
Practitioners tell Karen Faux about sources they have used for inspiration and professional development. Nursery manager Sharon Mackenzie wanted to gather new ideas for working with parents to take...
The spiritual dimension of life is a challenging aspect of early years development, but a vital one to emphasise, says Marion Dowling.
Parenting and improving parents' lives should be given as much focus as children's health and development, according to new guidance for children's centres.