Banana trees and sandy beaches have created an oasis for families on a gritty estate, writes Judith Barrett The buildings of 1st Place Parents' and Children's Centre curve protectively around its...
Respond to a child's immediate interest and provide for classmates who also pick up on it, with suggestions for short-term curriculum planning by Jane Drake Observation in setting
What ingredients are needed in any early years setting for children to learn most successfully? Professor Iram Siraj-Blatchford explains what researchers in major studies have found Two very...
A good night's sleep makes a huge difference to a child's learning and well-being, but it can be difficult to achieve. Opal Dunn advises on sleep routines that start at nursery
Alternating actions on either sides of the body, like drumming or riding a wheeled toy, need to be encouraged. Annette Rawstrone explains why.
The different aspects of a new early years guidance document for Scotland are weighed up by consultant and trainer Ann Langston.
How Steiner parent-and-child groups support families in the first three years and introduce them to the education and care approach. By Dorothy Marlen
What impact do male practitioners have on the design and delivery of Physical Development? Dr Lala Manners shares the findings from a series of interviews with early years practitioners.
Chair of the working group from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, and lead author of its report,'The Early Years'
The specialist leader of education (SLE) is a new role first introduced in the Department for Education's 2010 Schools White Paper - 'The Importance of Teaching'.