Ten years ago, a landmark study was published on speech and language development. A follow-up report is being prepared for next year, with parents now invited to submit evidence to a panel. Hannah...
A topic on transport offers many varied opportunities to develop children's ICT skills in a fun and meaningful way Role play
<P>A new level three qualification combines active learning with reflective practice. Mary Evans finds out what it's all about </P>
Head of the nursery baby room
Observation and planning have already been highlighted in this series as key elements in the quest for quality. 'Assessment for learning' bridges these two aspects of practice to create an ongoing...
Learning & Development at the London Early Years Foundation, London
Nanny agencies in Scotland are up in arms about proposed charges for registration with the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care, which will see larger agencies forced to pay more than 2,000....
Most early years settings have a collection of musical instruments suitable for children to play. All too often, though, I notice instruments tossed rather carelessly into baskets or on to trolleys,...
In response to the feature about children's physical skills ('Action plans', 1 September), I would like to tell you about how we encourage them. At our Sure Start Children's Centre we are involved in...
The National Autistic Society has challenged the findings of a medical report published last week that concluded there is no evidence of a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. The report,...