In this first part of a new series on unlocking learning in the outdoor environment, Professor Jan White considers building practitioner confidence and changing mindsets
Wherever you go and whatever you do, you will notice that your child, like most children, is almost always curious and interested in everything going on around them.
From self-regulation to inclusion and diversity, duvet tunnels to clay printing, you’ll find plenty to support your early years practice in our pick of the latest books
Practitioners need to be sensitive to the tendencies that children exhibit in their learning and encourage those that will lead to independence, says Anne O'Connor The need to support the development...
Ormiston Herman Academy has adopted a child-centred approach in Year 1 with positive results, says teacher and early years specialist leader of education Amy Jackson
The Post-2015 Development Agenda offers a unique opportunity to carve a positive future for children based on a holistic approach to early childhood development - but early years practitioners need...
Just as the provision for children's physical activity is being eroded, more research evidence is confirming its importance, as Alan Pritchard explains Throughout compulsory education over the past 30...
Settling in and building relationships are key challenges for settings involved in the two-year-old programme, and nurseries can find ways to smooth the process, says Penny Tassoni.
Meeting the emotional and learning needs of the unique child