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Major expansion of the Flying Start scheme in Wales so far has taken place during the last 12 months, latest figures show.
Use music and instruments from around the globe to help children understand the world, says Linda Pound
Developing emotional and social skills hinges on finding ways to make children feel involved and valued. Lena Engel offers some ideas Early learning goal
Comforting rhymes, charming illustrations and gentle humour guarantee the appeal of new books to share with the youngest children, reviewed here by Alison Boyle TIME FOR BED, AND PLAYING. written by...
Sean Delaney and Kirsty MacDonald discuss research evaluating the First Words Together programme, which aims to address the language gap in areas of high deprivation
The Pre-School Learning Alliance has renewed calls for reform of Ofsted’s inspection system, after figures from a Freedom of Information request show that more early years settings are downgraded...
Birds became the focus of an outdoor project for nursery children who reminded practitioners that the process of learning matters most, says Gill Wright, advisory teacher for early years at Sefton...
The Baby Room Project has succeeded in directing some much-needed attention to the care of the youngest children. Dr Sarah Christie talks to its founders Professor Sacha Powell and Dr Kathy Goouch.
Breakfast clubs are playing an increasingly important role in the early years. Katy Morton reports.