The Thomas Coram Early Childhood Centre is part of a unique campus of services for young children in central London. Bernadette Duffy, the Centre's head, is still clearly excited by the possibilities...
AREAS OF LEARNING Nursery Topics - Animals covers all six areas of learning in the Foundation Stage curriculum in England, but it can be easily adapted to suit the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish...
The planned expansion of the childcare sector in England could be held back by the combination of low pay and increasing demands for staff by other public sector employers , a major Government report...
One in ten of this country's population is left-handed, which makes it important to recognise the left-handers in your setting and cater for their needs accordingly Classroom equipment
Educational therapist Andrea Clifford Poston answers your queries about child behaviour Q Can you help with a four-year-old in my class whose grandfather died suddenly several weeks ago? His mother...
Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a book which charts Montessori education from its historical roots to exploring current scholarship and contemporary issues
Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a book which features activities that help practitioners and parents make the most of play to support babies’ physical,...
A story about a boy, his dog and a cardboard box is the starting point for these activities across the early years curriculum suggested by Jean Evans Harry's Box by Angela McAllister (Bloomsbury...
From September 2008 early years providers will have to adhere to the new framework. Ruth Thomson gives the lowdown on what you need to know What is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)?
An Internet college for early years education means people can train at home for a childcare career. Mary Evans meets its founder