How we place a value on what children like to play with is explored by Philip Waters, who says we can trust in our own personal viewpoints if we know what they are Imagine for a moment that you have...
Be aware of the steps you can take to help children whose first language is not English to settle in at nursery, writes Penny Tassoni Rarely a year goes by without some politician bemoaning the fact...
For some children the only time they eat in a group is at nursery. In an extract from her new book, Mary Whiting offers ideas on making mealtimes fun and food appetising The child-centred, informal...
Movement promotes neurological development but our society smiles upon 'sitting still'. An extract from Hopping Home Backwards describes one way round the problem The fact that very few early years...
Officers Tom and Steve from Dorset Police told the children at Alderholt Sunbeams how they keep people safe.
If parents can't get to childcare, it's great to bring the childare to them, as some successful providers are finding. Jackie Cosh reports For many mothers in remote Aberdeenshire villages such as...
This project recognises that: * settings should be constantly resourced and organised in such a way as to offer learning opportunities across all areas of the Foundation Stage curriculum
This article links to elements C5.3 and C5.5 of the NVQ 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education. Evidence collector: If you are a student, you may wish to carry out the following activity. Remember...
The early years sector is angered at not being consulted over a Government programme to give its members business training. Mary Evans reports Leading childcare organisations are voicing concerns...