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Government encouragement of employer-subsidised childcare has been given a warm welcome in the sector, but does it go far enough? Simon Vevers reports When Chancellor Gordon Brown confirmed in his...
What can settings do when a parent's wishes clash with their principles? Jane Lane advises A recent letter (Nursery World, 23 June) told of the case of a parent objecting to a male childcarer changing...
Sound out ways to reinforce counting skills and engage in role play 1. Counting by sound.
Seashells can be used to explore colour, shape and texture, with these ideas from Sue Sheppy A collection of seashells, whether gathered on the beach or bought, will introduce children to the natural...
Look around your setting to see if you are providing appropriately for curious children to explore and learn Early years practitioners can foster a climate of enquiry by developing a questioning...
As the nine to five working day becomes ever less common, the need grows for childcare in what used to be called unsocial hours. Evening work, night shifts, weekend work - parents who have little...
Will collecting more data on Foundation Stage children so councils and the Government can set mutual targets really improve outcomes? Simon Vevers reports Target setting has often appeared to be a...
The transition to formal learning needs to be handled with sensitivity to help children and parents adapt, says Working Mum.
In the first of our new National Strategies features on the EYFS, Ann Langston, Jonathan Doherty and Teresa Todd take a look at attachment and the role of the key person in a child's development.
Behaviour is not an 'area of need', rather an indicator of other areas of need, says Kay Mathieson in the first of a three-part series on child behaviour in light of the 2014 SEND Code of Practice.