Karen Hart unpicks Standard 2 of the Early Years Teacher criteria and suggests how practitioners might best demonstrate it.
Today, few parents can afford to stay at home to look after their young children. Living costs mean that most parents don't choose to work - they have to work. This is especially true for London...
Eccentric animal characters and magical abilities enliven the latest children's books reviewed by Alison Boyle Hot, Hot, Hot. By Neal Layton. (Hodder, ISBN: 0-340-87326-4, 9.99)
The essential information you will need to start your own nursery, compiled by Annette Rawstrone Expert help
One nursery group has embedded theory into its everyday practice by co-locating early years consultant Alice Sharp on the premises of one of its settings to work on staff development. By Gemma...
Is it right for early years settings to look at job candidates’ social media accounts – and if so, what exactly should they be looking for? By Gabriella Jozwiak
There are ulterior motives to making children start school so young, says Alan Bentley
Winner - Sarah Travis, West Lancashire College
Zainab Jagot Ahmed, author of Indian SuperMeals, Baby and Toddler Cookbook, 4.99, gives us one of her most popular recipes that uses plenty of herbs and spices without the need for salt.