* 'Snuggle Up' is a new CD from composer Niki Davies for children aged nought to five. The CD is aimed at both nursery and family use and features a range of 20 original songs, designed to soothe and...
The early years sector is to come together on the weekend of the 13 and 14 September to discuss how to effectively engage with Ofsted following mounting concern over inspections.
Look Out, Suzy Goose by Petr Horacek, Walker Books, hardback, 10.99
In our September issue we have a special report on sustainability, an analysis of 25 years of childcare policy, a project to engage parents in the characteristics of effective learning, and a new...
‘Can you Tickle A Tiger’? has been named the best new book for sharing with young children by BookTrust.
The values nurtured in the early years shape how children approach the wider world later in life. But which values are beneficial and how do we balance different interests? By Marion Dowling
In the third part of a series on the progress check, Sue Chambers looks at the importance of robust observation, assessment and planning to meet the needs of your children Photograph at LEYF's Noah’s...
Q Many of our parents want to leave buggies while their children are in nursery but we have nowhere to keep them safely. What do you suggest? A Unfortunately, no one seems yet to have produced a...
Nurseries provide far better food education than primary schools, according to a report published by Ofsted and the Food Standards Agency last week. An investigation into nutritional standards in 25...