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...
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.
With just ten days until the election, we take a look at the parties’ pledges for early years, education and families (the SNP and UKIP had not released a manifesto when we went to press).
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...
For your guide to the who, what and where of nursery chains, our directory gives you all the information you need
An independent selection of new products and resources The National Extension College has recently added four new units to its Playcare Pack N/SVQ Level 3. The pack is designed for playworkers working...
More than 100 incidents of violence against staff in Scottish pre-school centres were reported in the year 2000-2001, according to figures released last week by the Scottish Executive's Education...
Children need to learn only 100 words before moving straight on to reading books, a new study claims. Researchers at Warwick University Institute of Education analysed more than 900,000 words from...
Jump for Joy is the title of a new support pack from Niels Larsen, the gymnastics equipment company. The pack complements the company's range of equipment and is divided into three sections: Frolic,...