The latest research by neuroscientists brings important messages for early years educators about how young children's learning develops. Wendy Wallace reads between the lines Renowned neuroscientist...
The EYFS review by Dame Clare Tickell has finally been unveiled, with its 40-plus recommendations seeking to support learning through play and build on the current framework's principles and themes.
The way specialist teachers work with the families of children with learning disabilities is being changed by groundbreaking research, Karen Faux finds.
London Borough of Newham, Newham Outdoors and Active - joint winner
Adults' facial expressions have a strong impact on very young children learning about social relationships. Anne O'Connor explains social referencing and why early years workers need to understand it.
A young child's delight in fooling or teasing an adult tells us a lot about what they know and helps them progress in making sense of their world, as Anne O'Connor demonstrates with this example.
Two-way exchanges between babies and adults help build up language and brain development. Anne O'Connor considers how practitioners can create more opportunities for them.
Reflect is an innovative approach to supporting children’s emotional development and resilience through working with pre-school practitioners. Zoe Stephens and Gill Holt explain the method and its...
In the second of a four-part recruitment series, Laura Henry guides employers through preparing for an interview.
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.