This month, Julie Mountain is focusing on STEM because quick science, technology, engineering and maths projects are great when the weather is so unpredictable
Where is it? Develop children's mathematical thinking by giving them plenty of opportunities to talk about positioning with resources and activities around the setting, suggested by Sheila Ebbutt and...
It might be a little quieter in your setting this month, with children and staff away on summer breaks. Make the most of the extra space by thinking about how it could be rearranged or resourced to...
Boundaries, drawing the line, saying ‘no’ – it’s time to disentangle the terms, explains Caroline Vollans
New training initiatives promise to deliver a more diverse, dynamic and integrated workforce. Karen Faux explores the key developments that will boost professionalism and open up new career...
Spotting when parents are struggling with literacy, and supporting their needs, are key to ensuring families are engaged in their children’s learning. By Annette Rawstrone
The revised EYFS requires less paperwork, but settings must not ditch old systems rashly. By Pennie Akehurst
Settings can reduce the risk of new starters leaving quickly by managing expectations in their recruitment process. In the longer term this benefits both employers and the individuals whose CVs may be...
These workshops will inspire you to create an ideal learning environment, whether indoors or out. Dan Levy looks at what's on offer The Language of Me
Where could a teaching degree lead a candidate with widely varied working experience who wants to keep specialising in the early years? Tina Jefferies suggests three career possibilities and the...