Introducing less formal learning to Years 1 and 2 is producing positive results, reports Annette Rawstrone
In this extract from Ann Langston’s latest book, Evaluating Early Years Practice in Your School, she explores how to make continuous provision interesting and challenging
In the first of a new six-part series, Charlotte Goddard explores Level 1 qualifications
Use the pointers to help gather evidence for NVQ Level 3 unit: Contribute to the protection of children from abuse. Read our advice in conjunction with Level 3 standards in Early Years Care and...
Childcare provision is expected to be a hot issue in the coming elections in Canada, a country that currently has a hung parliament, says Helen Penn.
EU member states will fail to meet their childcare provision targets, a group of European business organisations and unions has warned.
The revised Early Years Foundation Stage and its Characteristics of Effective Learning provide an opportunity to change practice in Key Stage 1 - and the new Ofsted inspection framework allows...
Local authorities are focusing on existing provision as they start to carry out assessments of childcare as part of their new duties under the Childcare Act.<BR>
Follow our pointers to help you gather evidence for NVQ Level 3 Unit C5 - promoting children's social and emotional development. Read our advice in conjunction with Level 3 standards Early Years Care...
The research and thinking about infant development available to early years practitioners is highlighted by Jools Page and Cathy Nutbrown from the University of Sheffield's School of Education.