A report has found that there is a glaring gulf between the principles of the Foundation Stage and classroom practice. <B>Mary Evans</B> looks at why it's so hard to get the reception year right
Sally Holland has been appointed as the new children’s commissioner for Wales.
Ofsted scores need to better reflect child outcomes and should be brought in line with the 'internationally respected' ECERS and ITERS scales, according to a think tank report on bridging the gap...
Lincolnshire Montessori is launching a series of Saturday Masterclasses to be held at its nursery in Caistor.
This summer, pre-school children are invited to the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre in Taunton, Somerset, to join Mr and Mrs Sommerflugel and meet their menagerie of animals, in a show combining fantasy,...
In the first part of a new series, Liz Pemberton sets out how early years leaders can instil anti-racist practice
In this new four-part series, Marion Dowling explores aspects of children's personal development that enable them to grow up and lead happy and satisfying lives. Here, she looks at children as social...
Challenge children to compare materials and resources in the first part of an ideal Foundation Stage project from Judith Stevens Similarities and differences is a wonderful topic that builds on...
Versatile software systems are enabling nurseries to fine tune their services and sharpen their marketing strategies. Karen Faux finds out about the capabilities of the latest systems and talks to one...
What are settings doing to reassure children and families and keep in touch with them? Annette Rawstrone finds out