The once-radical teachings of Friedrich Froebel about early development were so fundamental that today we take them for granted, says Professor Kevin J Brehony
Guidelines recommend that children in early years settings are taught the importance of handwashing to prevent the spread of infections.
A lack of positive male role models and stereotypical views of early years may be the main reasons why there are so few men in the early years sector, according to a new report.
Karen Hart unpicks Standard 1 of the Early Years Teacher criteria, and offers an insight into how trainees might demonstrate the standard and embed it into their practice.
Early years degrees vary hugely and need attention, say Verity Campbell-Barr and Katherine Gulliver. Is it time for the next Nutbrown moment?
Three settings tell Nicole Weinstein how they have been putting the Early Years Pupil Premium to good use
The much anticipated Level 3 early years apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery.
Attend our Nursery World Show seminar 'Maths in the Early Years: more than just numbers?' for expert advice on best practice.
Guidance to develop a new early years qualification for Level 3 practitioners working with children with special educational needs and disabilities has been published by the Department for Education.
What do we hope for or fear happening in the year ahead? Nursery World heard from a range of concerned people across the early years sector.