From a speech introducing a 10-Minute Rule Bill on the labelling of food colourings and additives. We all know there has been a massive increase in the number of hyperactive children over the past 20...
By Mary Whiting, author of Dump The Junk!, a collection of more than 300 tips from parents on how to get children to enjoy healthy food A letter in the 20 November issue of Nursery World describes...
As sub-zero temperatures and snow from the ‘Beast from the East’ and incoming Storm Emma batter Britain, early years settings are embracing the wintry weather.
Three weeks ago, I reviewed some sound-activated toys for the ICT page in 'Sounds good' (Nursery World, 18 April). Here are some activities for the toys - each one provides opportunities to control a...
Sleep counsellor at Sleep East, a provider of sleep therapy for children with neurodisabilities and additional needs
A consortium of education and children’s charities has received a share of DfE funding to improve the life chances of disadvantaged children.
Changes to the tax credit system outlined in Chancellor Gordon Brown's pre-budget report last week have been welcomed by the Child Poverty Action Group. Measures include a rise from 2,500 to Pounds...
Nursery group Caring Daycare now has two-thirds of its settings graded as outstanding by Ofsted, following the results of its latest inspections.
A colour theme lends itself to the use of non-fiction texts, giving children the chance to become familiar with their conventions and enjoy finding out A topic on colour clearly offers the opportunity...