Stretching the two-year-old offer across the year has the potential to make life easier for children and families - and has advantages for providers as well, says James Hempsall.
Diane Boyd explains her framework for promoting environmental sustainability and social justice in the early years and how it fits in with the EYFS
To become choreographers of their own creative dance, children need a clear idea of the intention of the dance and the meanings to be expressed: an idea, a story or event, or purely the sensation of...
Here are some activities to help children develop social skills. By Georgina Durrant
How should a childminder respond if a child confides that he or she is being abused? A new guide published last week by the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) gives advice on this and a range of...
Crawling is an important physical stage in its own right which enables babies to break away from their carers for the first time, says Anne O'Connor.
Nursery practice could be improved by communication and assertiveness training for the staff, says Jackie Cosh. 'A child has brought you an object of interest and is asking you what it is. How would...
We’re hearing more and more about the role grandparents are playing in children’s lives, but many are also full-time carers for their children, says Lucy Peake
Jan White has recently been awarded an honorary position of Professor of Practice by the University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD)
Not all children like to take part in messy activities, but this type of exercise has value. Kay Mathieson explains why it is important and how participation can be encouraged.