Winner - Marion Dowling, independent educational consultant and early years specialist. By Lesley Curtis, headteacher of Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
The pre-school class from Alphabet House in Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, visited Gonalston Farm Shop dressed as witches and wizards to buy pumpkins and decorated them for Halloween.
Children at Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Gomersal decided to have a beach week.
In a tribute to childcare pioneer Elinor Goldschmied, Anita Hughes looks at Treasure Baskets, Heuristic Play and her unique legacy.
When selecting premises for a childcare setting, safety, security and suitability for the purpose seem obvious priorities. These elements provide a good starting point when considering what a...
A child's challenging behaviour is just one of the issues that can be dealt with co-operatively by nursery staff, parents and other agencies, as members of the Early Years Intervention Team in the...
Preparing for September’s Year 1 starters, many of whom have had Reception curtailed, is changing the way some schools approach their curriculum. Charlotte Goddard reports
Day-nursery baby rooms cater for babies aged from six weeks to around 18 months, and are typically open from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.