We summarise the latest findings from the Government-funded Study of Early Education and Development (SEED).
The importance of reciprocal expressions between a baby and an adult carer, and finding opportunities that enable it, are explored by Anne O'Connor.
Sharing news about a child's activities with parents will help reduce any anxiety they may have, writes Jennie Lindon Your nursery team shares with parents the care and continued learning of their...
Just under three-quarters of parents would rather send their child to a nursery with an early years teacher than one without, new research suggests.
Early years settings can apply researchers' scales to self-evaluate their own practice. Mary Evans outlines how the scales work.
Something is missing from the revised Early Years Foundation Stage, argues Ann Langston as she examines the newly-published framework.
Primary schools need to do more to be ready for children, rather than the other way round, says a new report from the OECD that examines the transition from early years to primary education.
An illustrated book telling a story from another time can inspire activities based on favourite childhood pursuits like hide and seek and fishing, writes Lena Engel A story that can inspire...
Early years practitioners must view boys as they are, and not try to force them into a behaviour and learning model set by girls the same age, says Neil Farmer
How do early years settings cater for exceptionally able children? Mary Evans hears from two of them.