Woodworking in early years settings fosters creativity and problem solving, says professional sculptor and public artist Pete Moorhouse.
* Value the physical care routines; personal and affectionate care is central to children's sense of security. * Take your time in care and other activities with children. Babies and toddlers who are...
By Harriet Price, ICT advisor, Homerton Nursery and Early Years Centre, Cambridge Interactive whiteboards (IWB) are an excellent tool for early years, when a few basic principles of learning are...
Professors Kathy Goouch and Sacha Powell tell Nursery World what their Baby Room Projects have achieved, and three areas provide case studies of their experiences of taking part in the work
What is ableism, and how can early years settings make sure that children with different needs and abilities are included, supported and celebrated? By Kerry Murphy
How should early years settings be contributing to the 'local offer' for children with special educational needs and disabilities? Dr Kay Mathieson offers some guidance.
What is the purpose of Persona Dolls in helping to tackle issues such as diversity, and how do practitioners use them in early years settings? Vicky Hutchin explains
The Early Years Foundation Stage was endorsed by Montessori leaders at the launch of the organisation's guidance booklets for practitioners last week.