I have read Nursery World throughout my career. Presently I work for Sure Start. I have more than 20 years' experience of working with children and families. After leaving college I became a nanny and...
Use a favourite picture book both to learn about birds and to explore feelings with these project suggestions from Judith Stevens Projects should always be informed by observations and planned to...
The familiar and fascinating subject of families is one that can be ideally explored through books and role play, says Judith Stevens A topic about families is a perennial favourite. This is to be...
The rise of veganism means settings must be prepared to cater for this dietary choice. Mary Llewellin reports
Libraries and books are still the most valuable and inescapable tools of the student's trade One of the things you may be worried about is the amount of reading you will be expected to do. You may be...
Once babies reach the stage where they are trying to scramble up and get on the move, you can consider providing some walkers and exercise equipment to help them towards mobility Walkers
Children's services in England are set for reform with the Government's creation of 35 Children's Trusts. The Trusts, which vary in size and scope, will bring together children's social services,...
<P> With nut allergies increasing among children, early years practitioners need to take precautions. Suzannah Olivier offers advice in the latest of our series on special diets </P>
A leading academic has urged childcare providers in the voluntary and private sectors to make the case for what they have to offer Scotland's New Community Schools (NCS) initiative. Professor Eric...
Focus on the helpful people the children know best to understand their important roles, with activity ideas from Sheila Ebbutt and Carole Skinner Children will be familiar with various 'people who...