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This is the third of four articles on inclusion. The articles are structured around the themes and principles underpinning the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), 2007 (see table).
One nursery in London – a designated National Teaching School – strives to make its children as independent and confident as possible by the time they leave for Reception. By Annette Rawstrone
The freedom to explore certain types of movement is vital for both physical and mental development.Carol Archer and Professor Iram Siraj explain.
For an average of £15 a month, nurseries can access an 'Aladdin's cave' of donated resources in London.
Let children explore a new line of thinking through play with ribbons, laces and cords, as Alice Sharp suggests.
There is much to feel and discover in the woods whatever the weather, says Caroline Watts, Forest School leader with St George's Primary School, Wrotham.
Help young children explore their love for - or fear of - the most popular family pets with activities in every area of the early years setting, suggested by Judith Stevens.
Being in the city doesn’t mean children can’t learn about the natural world. Marianne Sargent looks at one nursery connecting urban with earth
There is an important balance to be struck between child-initiated and adult-chosen activities in a setting's choice of equipment, says Julian Grenier, in a feature introducing a new series.
Identifying different themes within the topic of furniture can provide insights into day-to day living and inspire creativity in learning. By Diane Rich, Mary Jane Drummond and Cathy Myer