Simon Vevers offers information for people who want to use their early years qualifications and skills to develop their careers further in other areas Health visitor's assistant
Some parents employing nannies may soon be eligible to claim a tax credit towards their childcare costs, the Inland Revenue said last week. A consultation document, New Tax Credits - Supporting...
Child psychologist Jennie Lindon answers your letters about child behaviour Q) In my years as a childminder I have cared for a number of children who are reluctant to get involved in 'messy play'....
Blast off from an entertaining children's book for activities across all areas of learning, with these ideas by Jane Drake The story of Q Pootle 5, about a friendly space traveller, is written and...
The consultation document recommends some positive changes, but there is much that disappoints, says early years consultant Ann Langston in her guide to the consultation document on the statutory...
How each room at one setting has embraced loose-parts play and the use of open-ended resources. By Annette Rawstrone
London Borough of Newham, Newham Outdoors and Active - joint winner
In the seventh of the National Strategies features on the EYFS, Gail DuBock and Yvonne Au, Early Years Regional Advisers in the south east, reflect on the centrality of play and exploration in...
On the face of it, Devon looks like a prosperous county, but the reality is more mixed. Gabriella Jozwiak investigates.
Challenge children to compare materials and resources in the first part of an ideal Foundation Stage project from Judith Stevens Similarities and differences is a wonderful topic that builds on...