'We must ensure that all children, regardless of background, have access to the same high levels of services across the board. We must integrate policy, funding and delivery of children's services so...
'Historians will, of course, analyse the reasons for last year's exam results fiasco but, hopefully, they will be able to say that the system soon recovered. On the other hand, the story of universal...
Working effectively with parents is examined by Collette Drifte in our series on the new SEN Code of Practice Emma's Mum was difficult to work with at first', says Christine Evans, a nursery special...
Sometimes we don't need to do anything to try to overcome fears. They can be healthy and developmental. Just listen to your child's stories and encourage her to tell you as much as she can. Sharing...
Practitioners and teachers play a key role in supporting five- to seven-year-olds to build on the bedrock of thinking skills acquired in the early years.
Close observation of children involved with small-world play can provide a wealth of opportunities to develop their oracy and language skills, writes Anne O'Connor Watch a child playing with...
'The new legislation is both a safeguard and a deterrent. It balances protecting children and allowing them to enjoy the innocence of their childhood.' Scotland's minister for young people Cathy...
Professional officer at the Professional Association of Nursery Nurses (PANN), and chair of Playpen Dr Richard Woolfson
The comments and assumptions made by Helen Penn concerning private day nurseries (News, 10 February) are general observations and opinions which invite debate. I hope this letter balances Dr Penn's...
'We're aware of children who, after their parents have gone to work, have been starting the day with a relative, then they've gone to a nursery, then to daycare and then to a childminder. This is...