For toddlers, mealtimes are a chance to show off their communication and physical skills and to learn new ones, but creating a relaxed environment is vital, says Anne O'Connor.
With the revised EYFS including the promotion of ‘good oral health’ for children, Annette Rawstrone finds out why doing this is more important than ever
Young children display geographical awareness from an early age, and a new report on early years mapping is rich with links to curriculum and ideas for activities, finds Meredith Jones Russell
Charities and training providers can help early years practitioners give child health and safety the attention it deserves CHILD HEALTH
Spatial reasoning skills are critical to early learning, particularly in mathematics, and need to be supported by engaging children’s entire bodies. Dr Jennifer S Thom explains why
Bureaucracy and misconceptions led to the decline of 'teaching' in the original EYFS. Early years expert Lena Engel explains why it must be restored to its rightful place under the revised framework.
The importance of family and genuine links to the community and beyond. By Professor Tina Bruce and Yellow Dot’s Jane Dyke
New research shows that when used in the best way, teaching assistants can have a positive impact on children’s learning and their transition to school, as Marion Dowling explains
How assessment could change for the better from September. By Dr Julian Grenier, who led on the revised EYFS guidance