It is time to reflect on a broad and balanced early years curriculum, and a revised EYFS should support us to think about what our children need, argues Dr Julian Grenier
There are many benefits to setting up a Foundation Stage unit, although practitioners should be aware of the challenges
The value of seeking children's opinions and some ways practitioners can initiate it in an early years setting are described by Pat Gordon-Smith.
Childcare is now 77 per cent more expensive in real terms than it was ten years ago, according to the latest Annual Childcare Costs Survey.
Opening up the creative potential of collage to young children requires knowledge of the basic skills involved and ready access to a wide variety of natural and made materials.
Emotions play an important role in our nursery relationships - and child development. The University of Roehampton's Peter Elfer explains
Immigration will be a key issue in the run up to the General Election, but how do refugees fit into the picture and what is the reality of their situation? Ruth Stokes reports
Make sure your early years curriculum knowledge and skills are up to date. Take your pick from the courses around this summer and autumn Acorn Early Years Training runs courses on:
Simon Vevers finds out what's on offer to help early years workers promote positive behaviour and provide support to children and families Anti-racism The National Society for the Prevention of...
Children have an early and natural urge to draw, but practitioners need to offer them ample resources and encourage them to think about and discuss their efforts afterwards.