The recent ‘Bold Beginnings’ report by Ofsted has only added to the uncertainty about what is expected of children in their first year of school. Charlotte Goddard investigates
EYP student Martina Cooper focused on outdoor play to evidence Standard 10: Use close, informed observation and other strategies to monitor children's activity, development and progress systematically...
Charities and training providers can help early years practitioners give child health and safety the attention it deserves CHILD HEALTH
To create a communication rich environment for their charges, Norland Nursery staff studied their own communication patterns. By Clare Crowther
New research shows that when used in the best way, teaching assistants can have a positive impact on children’s learning and their transition to school, as Marion Dowling explains
A children's centre is aiming to bridge the age gap by sharing activities with older members of the community, amid moves towards intergenerational services across the UK. Ruth Thomson reports.
In the first of a new series on inclusion, <B>Collette Drifte</B> gives some pointers on how to ensure that your setting is implementing the SEN Code of Practice effectively
All good early years settings know the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for under-fives, but standards vary. Annie Seeley and Jane Harrison provide top-line tips to holistic food provision.