Cards and board games, whether bought or made in the nursery, are ideal resources for early learning about counting and number, says Denise Bailey Table-top games and activities can provide lots of...
Working in early years should not be seen as a less well-paid, lower status and less skilled job than working with older children, a new report argues.
How to encourage your children to partake in beneficial and enjoyable physical activities. By Penny Tassoni
Children's salt consumption is rocketing to dangerous levels. Mary Whiting of the Food Commission offers some essential advice 'You need to have a bit of salt,' is something I often hear. And,...
Many of the proposals in 'More Great Childcare' have been inspired by early years provision in France. Jeanne Fagnani and Eva Lloyd explain the system and some of the pluses and minuses.
The Queen has reiterated the Government’s commitment to extending free childcare and improving ‘failing’ schools.
During her second month Jasmine began to vocalise when making eye contact with her carers and when focusing on a particular toy. Vertical stripes (such as the folds in curtains) held her attention for...
Having been fitted for her first pair of shoes at 14 months, Jasmine soon discovered the delights of 'stomping' her feet for the sound they made. She has gradually shown more interest in clothing as...
Part 26: two years one month. Jasmine enjoyed her second birthday, and was especially pleased with the Smarties on her birthday cake. She received a play kitchen and has since cooked many meals and...
A new competencies framework for all those working with children from 0-2 aims to help practitioners assess their knowledge and identify gaps in their training.