Spring is a common project for early years settings, but our work with children at this time of year needn't be restricted to a tired selection of traditional 'spring activities'. Of course, we will...
Making simple cookery a priority in your club can also lead to healthier eating, advises Fiona Hamilton-Fairley. it is not often that I meet a child who doesn't like cooking. I can still remember the...
The latest research from Ofsted stresses that early years education is ‘too important to be left to chance’
A genetic disorder that causes learning disabilities is sadly still under-diagnosed. Maggie Jones uncovers Fragile X
Government reforms of out-of-school care have received a mixed reaction from the sector.
An innovative programme for parents puts the fun into fundamentals of bonding and playing with their baby. Ruth Thomson hears how.
UK childcarers shared their experiences with the world at an exciting multicultural conference. Alison Mercer was there The rich cultural mix of delegates at the 2002 World Forum on Early Care and...
Training in Froebel practice is available from short courses through to PhD level. Meredith Jones Russell provides an overview of what’s available
This complex skill requires getting the basics right before opportunities are provided to practise all its formats, writes Dr Lala Manners