The Steiner approach to early education is gaining popularity as a way to counter over-formalisation in mainstream schooling, as Mary Evans discovers The Austrian philosopher and educator Rudolf...
Thinking of opening another nursery? Noella Pio Kivlehan suggests ways to deal with the obstacles along the way - from local residents' opposition to the minefield of council planning departments...
Prejudice, racism and sectarianism can take root at a very early age. A new initiative in Northern Ireland is working to prevent this, as Simon Vevers reports Early years practitioners could play a...
Imagining yourself as someone else must surely be the first lesson in citizenship - but besides that, it's fun. Youth theatre organiser Alex Marker shows you how to run drama sessions in a new...
Securing funding takes dedication and a plan of action. June O'Sullivan explains how it's done
Organising an awareness event is an excellent way of raising funds, bringing families together or simply having fun while letting the world know that you exist. Jackie Nunns explains how to make sure...
A new Government plan to boost social mobility has pledged £50m to increase school-based nursery places and close the 'word gap'.
Sand and water play is the perfect combination of tactile therapy, constructive play and scientific experiment; besides which it provides the best possible fun for all involved Sand
A strong emphasis on the outdoors and a later start to formal learning are key in Scandinavia, Catherine Gaunt discovered on Nursery World’s study tour to Finland and Sweden last month