Introducing babies and toddlers to books will set them on the way to being confident readers later on. Andy McCormack offers some advice and explores examples of age-appropriate titles
While the number of total childcare places has been rising in recent years, the sharp decline in the ranks of childminders has gone almost unnoticed (see News, page 4).
The team at Rachel Keeling Nursery School reveal how their children make the most of the setting’s garden area, which provides both activity and tranquillity
- My Animals by Xavier Deneux. Bloomsbury Children's Books, boardbook, 6.99
What is this experience for babies and toddlers all about, asks Anne O’Connor
How should settings provide books and storytimes for children across the age groups, and what is the role of the adult? Penny Tassoni explains
Home visits can help smooth the transition to the early years setting The transition from home to an early years setting can be difficult for parents and children, and many settings find that a policy...
See how you can stimulate your practice and keep up with developments in the sector with a sample of some of the seminars on offer. Liz Fox reports Mathematics in the Foundation Stage: building...