Observing a child's current interest in water play prompts staff to think how they can provide learning opportunities for all in exploring ideas of capacity, as Jane Drake explains Observation in...
Harry Potter failed to work his magic on the Toy of the Year awards, organised by the British Association of Toy Retailers and announced this week. The top honour went to Lego's robot-like Bionocle....
'For some time, governments have regarded education as a tool for realising extraneous objectives. In the 1980s education was promoted on the grounds that it made good economic sense. Under New...
'We are in favour of well-qualified, trained classroom assistants as a support for teachers but what we are cautious about is the problem which has arisen down south where classroom assistants are...
'Dr Rowan Williams (the new archbishop of Canterbury) has launched a blistering attack on the intrusion of consumerism upon childhood... In order for children to learn how to make adult choices, they...
'The Government could not on one hand expect the delivery of quality childcare services and on the other hand propose a dumbing down of standards.' Rosemary Murphy, chief executive, National Day...
Strong emotions heighten a child's growing tendency for self-assertion Contrary to the stereotyped view, a two-year-old can be sensitive to others' feelings and concerned about relationships. They...
Giving babies and toddlers as much freedom as you can to play with sand and water, says Alice Sharp, will add immeasurably to their learning and enjoyment Just as many nurseries are reluctant to let...
'This is something you would expect in a police state where you can't do anything at all without permission.' Rosemary McIlwhan, director of the Scottish Human Rights Centre, comments on the...