As phase one of training for the EYP begins to unfold, the CWDC's Jane Haywood kicks off a new series explaining the standards against which candidates will be assessed. Standard 27 'Listen to...
Disruptive behaviour and boredom have been banished from a school's lunchtime through an innovative initiative redeploying support staff. Dr Alan Marr investigates Once the part of the day dreaded by...
We don't play with guns here: war, weapon and superhero play in the early years Penny Holland (Open University Press, 14.99, 01628 770224)
Creative materials are likely to be available by the crateload at a scrapstore near your early years setting. <STRONG> Meg Jones </STRONG> rummages around
Many employers fail to understand their responsibilities to pregnant staff. Alison Clarke explains the maternity rights minefield and points out pitfalls for businesses
Heather Gillies, manager of Glasgow's Clutha Street Day Nursery, which has an award-winning garden Boats and trains, large enough for children to climb in to and clamber over, offer great...
Paranoia about being accused of abuse could have serious implications for the relationship between children and their carers. <B>Annette Rawstrone</B> reports
Nord Anglia Education, now the largest nursery group in the UK, announced the sale last week of its UK schools division to Gems Education for 11.9 m. Chairman Kevin McNeany said, 'The sale of the UK...
Mess is no problem at innovative play sessions where children can develop their physical and social skills while their parents learn how to encourage creativity. <B>Nicole Curnow</B> reports