Staff recruitment and retention is a well-publicised problem for the early years. Charlotte Goddard reports on how some nursery groups are tackling the issue
Following the Chancellor's speech, what’s the latest on sources of financial support, and how can settings budget at this uncertain time? Gary Croxon, Early Years Alliance service hub manager, reports
How can nursery groups taking on a new setting build a positive working culture within the workplace? Charlotte Goddard reports
What should settings look out for when choosing a professional development programme for their team and how can they make the most of it, asks Caroline Vollans.
Alongside or apart from what adults teach them, children will represent and explore mathematical ideas with their own creative methods, as Elizabeth Carruthers and Maulfry Worthington explain.
Parents should be supported to improve the home learning environment in a way that doesn’t patronise or put them off, writes Dr Julian Grenier in the final part of his series
North Yorks’ intervention programmes tackling language and communication, in settings and the community, before and mid-lockdown. By Charlotte Goddard
In the concluding part of her series, Lena Engel examines what it takes to be an effective manager and an inspiring leader.
A new national project uses music to support wider development. The University of Roehampton's Adam Ockelford and Angela Voyajolu explain.
What is it like growing up with two languages, and how does it affect development? Ludovica Serratrice and Samantha Durrant address some common misunderstandings and provide the facts.