A wide range of common EYFS experiences, from block play to clay to recycled materials, can offer children the chance to explore working creatively in three dimensions.
Standard 3 is all about understanding the continuum of learning, from the EYFS through to Key Stages 1 and 2, says Karen Hart.
With the childhood obesity plan found wanting, Dr Lala Manners asks what should be done
Would a city-centre nursery ever dream of swapping places with a setting in a remote rural outpost or vice versa? Joe Lepper speaks to nurseries in both locations to get an idea of how they compare.
Kindergarten children in Germany are being turned into ‘little scientists’. Charlotte Goddard reports
The campaign to boost the training of early years practitioners is gaining momentum and settings are having to rise to the challenge of auditing staff qualifications. Mary Evans reports.
When making the transition to studying at degree level, students will be challenged to think in new and unaccustomed ways, with different study practices than they have used before.
Baby rooms in the UK still tend to be the forgotten part of the nursery. What does this provision look like abroad, and can different approaches offer new ideas? Charlotte Goddard investigates.
The debate over how much screen exposure is advisable for young children should take account of scientific research and common sense, say Kyra Karmiloff and Annette Karmiloff-Smith.
Explore the surprisingly wide variety of woven materials and their artistic possibilities, with the Suffolk Early Years and Childcare Service (Suffolk County Council)