In the toddler room, children’s speed of development is very quick – and settings need to make sure they cater for that, explains Penny Tassoni in the final part of her series
Alfie from Shining Stars Nursery in Wainfleet, run by charity Children's Links, explored the play dough he made earlier in the day.
A close relationship with key children is essential in a holistic approach to planning, and creates a fertile learning ground Many early years practitioners struggle with planning for under-threes,...
The latest research from Ofsted stresses that early years education is ‘too important to be left to chance’
At a time of climate crisis as well as a cost-of-living crisis, how can early years settings become sustainable, both environmentally and financially? Karen Hart offers some ideas
As part of the British Science Festival, the University of Warwick held a Family Day on 14 September.
Both Norfolk House Nurseries in Edgbaston have undergone a 12-month process to achieve Platinum accreditation with Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy.
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...