A lot of outdoor equipment is free or cheap, but nurseries need to think carefully when investing in outdoor equipment. Urban scrap
The Pre-School Learning Alliance is calling for an 'independent monitoring function' to ensure local authorities work in partnership with voluntary and private childcare providers. PLA chief executive...
Only three months to go - so make sure you're prepared for the launch of the new EYFS
The EYFS review by Dame Clare Tickell has finally been unveiled, with its 40-plus recommendations seeking to support learning through play and build on the current framework's principles and themes.
The DCSF is launching a second print run of the EYFS pack which provides clarification on queries that have been raised by local authorities and early years providers.
Don't let boredom lead to bad behaviour by the older children in your club. Deborah Sharpe offers ways for them to create their own space and pastimes within the group Caroline and Marcus arrive and...
CHILD-INITIATED Encourage the children to draw self-portraits as part of related child-initiated activities.