A welter of statistics and reports has been released in the past week or so despite the fact that it is summer holiday season. Perhaps government and other bodies are hoping that no one will be...
Try a theme as overflowing with ideas for exploring as Noah's Ark is with animals, in this book-based project from Jean Evans The Other Ark by Lynley Dodd (Puffin, 5.99), author of the popular Hairy...
It's durable and free - and a versatile early learning resource. Jean Evans looks at flooring Resources for children's activities often prove expensive, so it is always satisfying to discover...
Let's not risk boring spaces By Bernard Spiegal, principle of Playlink No negligence claims have been lodged against local authorities for inducing boredom in children, limiting their imaginations, or...
The Early Years National Training Organisation hopes to devise national occupational standards for carers working with children of asylum seekers and refugees to be included among the standards for...
As this issue of Nursery World goes to press, we’re still waiting to hear who will be taking on ministerial responsibilities for early years and childcare at the Department for Education.
Everyone agrees that children deserve the best possible start in life, and that our nursery provision should reflect the critical importance of the early years in shaping young lives. Yet it's a sad...
Letter of the week wins 30 worth of children's books I was shocked and offended by Julian Grenier's 'Food for thought' article (Insight, 7 April). Jamie Oliver's campaign is flawed, you say?
Children's snacks made from fruit powders could be a new way of including nutrients in a child's diet, say scientists at Manchester Metropolitan University.