There is much to celebrate this month, from children immersed in performance to alternative approaches to Christmas
We know that pay and prestige are a problem for early years staff in the UK, but how does the workforce fare in other countries? Meredith Jones Russell investigates
The National Funding Formula for schools is changing from this month. What does this mean for early years, asks Hannah Crown
What is the future of early years work placements under T-Levels? Bill Esmond, associate professor of learning and employment at the University of Derby and who is part of a team evaluating the...
Winter provided the stimulus for a wonderland created by the children themselves for a week of outdoor activities, described by Rachel Jopling.
To be meaningful, role play needs to build on children's experiences Role play can be a valuable means for children to explore their feelings and ideas and to revisit experiences. To ensure that these...
<P> Young children will be naturally drawn to a nursery's ideal resource for mathematical learning, says Denise Bailey </P>
Relationships with parents must be built on firm foundations At Pen Green, our aim is to build close, trusting relationships with the children and families who use our nursery provision. We achieve...
As Kids' Clubs Network changes its name to 4Children it is reasserting its belief in the importance of support for children and families in the community and calling for a far more coherent vision for...