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By Nicola Butler, director of the Free Play Network and Bernard Spiegal, principal of PLAYLINK Is child protection training leading staff to believe that they are not to cuddle or comfort children,...
Government pronouncements about 'British values' have led to early years practitioners questioning what they are now required to do in practice. Chrissy Meleady urges calm.
Spoons can be a stimulating resource, with a little bit of imagination, says Alice Sharp.
The DfES conferences on 'What makes an effective reception class' seems to be causing quite a stir. Professor Tina Bruce has contacted us with her thoughts on their importance (see 'In my view', page...
* The National Children's Bureau has launched a website to promote good practice in supporting refugee and asylum-seeking children. The site includes information and research and has a free training...
Calling all independent, associate and consultant early years trainers. A group of independent early years trainers based in the East Midlands area met recently to discuss topics of mutual interest,...
Understanding early literacy development: the impact of narrative and reflection as tools within a collaborative professional development setting This qualitative study in the US examined the impact...
Following the Government’s review of childcare costs, Dr Jo Verrill, managing director of Ceeda, asks if more use of ‘variable staffing models’ is feasible
A delightful book about a giant will give you lots of big ideas for activities for young children, as these suggestions from Judith Stevens demonstrate A project about size can be exciting and...
by Emily Gravett (Two Hoots/Pan MacMillan)