The requirement in reception classes to implement the opposing approaches of the Foundation Stage and the literacy hour is setting up tensions almost impossible to resolve. As this week's Special...
Ofsted's focus on the early years in its five-year strategy is long overdue, says Dr Susana Castro-Kemp, who shares early findings on inspections from a Roehampton University study
How is the impact of the 30 hours, National Living Wage and other increased business costs going to be felt across the sector? Hannah Crown reports
CD-Roms can provide you with more than just sound - have you noticed they make a nice visual medium too? Resources
A new document clarifying aspects of the statutory guidance and the welfare requirements in the EYFS will be available on the DCSF website at the end of this month, national director for early years...
Don't miss the new issue of Nursery World, devoted to young children's health and well-being, out on Monday 14 July
* Snack Time by Jenni Clarke (from the Key Issues Series by Featherstone Education 9.99, www.featherstone.uk.com) features snack food ideas and related activities to promote food awareness in a fun...
A mixed bag of story and information books that take a younger child's point of view is reviewed by Alison Boyle Elmer and Rose