Fifteen nursery staff who have learned that their nurseries are closing in a 1.5m cost-cutting measure have turned to the trade union Unison for help.
Thinking is at the root of young children's creative efforts as they use the information and experience they already have to come up with their own ideas and work towards expression, says Jan Dubiel,...
Nicole Weinstein visits a London day nursery on the site of a working farm and looks at the resources and learning that takes place in its Forest School
We were interested to read the original letter by Jane Mills ('Playdough anyone?', 25 September), as we have experienced the very same problems when making playdough using the cooked method that she...
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Children's fascination with new and strange things is an essential part of human nature. Philip Waters looks at how this trait can be encouraged during play the little boy stuffed part of a sticky,...
Environment and resources are increasingly recognised as a vital component of early years provision, and there's plenty to help you make sure you're offering the best service in this week's issue of...
The many voices in the early years sector raised against enforcing formal phonics instruction for children younger than five appear to have been ignored. Jim Rose's review, which contains much good...
Space and equipment for physical play needs to be challenging but accessible to the children in your setting. Julian Grenier discusses how to make the most of it
The Foundation Unit at Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D Academy in Newark-on-Trent has been named Early Years Setting of the Year in the Shine a Light Awards 2017.