In an interview with Nursery World, Vicky Ford, the minister for children and families, has defended the level of funding for the early years sector during the coronavirus crisis.
How can settings ensure the safety of sleeping children? By Annette Rawstrone
How one child’s misfortune inspired her setting to take action on local oral health problems. By Meredith Jones Russell
In this case study, Sue Chambers focuses on assessing physical development for the Progress Check at Age Two, and deals with difficult conversations that may form part of some evaluations.
Karen Hart sets out the essential points
Janet Grauberg, editor of CentreForum's recent early years report, calls for commitment and clarity on the Early Years Pupil Premium
Sara Holroyd on how Froebelian principles have been used to develop practice in Kolkata, India
LGBT people may become parents in a variety of ways, and will face challenges both unique to their situation and in common with other parents. Deborah Price and Kath Tayler reflect on the role...
Easter offers a range of opportunities for teaching about chocolate, from cacao trees to the concept of fair trade, explains Marianne Sargent
An inclusive programme is developing parents’ self-esteem and family relationships by looking at the importance of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Annette Rawstrone explains