Ministers will consult in the next few weeks on the criteria that early years settings will need to meet in order to qualify for nursery education funding, as part of the consultation on the...
Imagination is a vital part of learning and development because it lets children understand and adapt to the wider world, says early years consultant Linda Pound.
Responding to challenges and finding solutions is not confined to mathematics but arises in all areas of learning, says Sheila Ebbutt.
The new baseline assessment programme is being trialled by schools from September. Charlotte Goddard examines what it involves and the concerns surrounding it
Carmen Robinson reports on how she is refining her observation skills as part of her studies for an NVQ3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development For the month of May I have been continuing...
WINNER: Caverstede Early Years Centre, Walton, Peterborough
Gender stereotypes are harming our children’s health, happiness and career prospects – so what can be done to challenge them? Annette Rawstrone reports
Nursery staff working with the key person approach may feel overwhelmed at times by their own emotions in the course of their job. Penelope Leach PhD has advice on how to cope.