Two- to three-year-olds’ expressive language is at a crucial stage. Anne-Marie Tassoni and Penny Tassoni explain what to expect and when you should be concerned
What does it mean when a young child has an imaginary friend? Jackie Cosh offers tips for carers on how to handle things sensitively It is thought that between 30 and 65 per cent of children have...
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Can it be proved that babies don't need the exclusive care of their mothers? Dr Tony Munton considers what constitutes quality care
Early years providers have duties towards children with special educational needs and those with disabilities under two new codes. Radhika Holmstrom explains how settings can fulfill their obligations...
I first heard about Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) in December 1996 when I attended a two-day introduction to this method of training given by Raymond Simpson and Hilary Kennedy, two psychologists...
Assumptions about twins need to be challenged, says Anne O'Connor.
A popular foundation course in childcare is catching them early, and reaching those who thought it was too late, says Mary Evans Students in schools and colleges around the country are signing up for...
Concerns about their child’s health and safety mean that thousands of parents will not be sending their children back to nursery next week, despite Boris Johnson giving the go-ahead for early years...
Small private and voluntary providers in areas of disadvantage have given thanks for a ‘lifeline’ Covid-19 recovery grant from the Early Years Alliance, which has helped them sustain their businesses...