On our study visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy, last year, a pedagogista raised the question, 'Who is the teacher, who is the learner in early years education?' This evoked much thought among the British...
Seashells can be used to explore colour, shape and texture, with these ideas from Sue Sheppy A collection of seashells, whether gathered on the beach or bought, will introduce children to the natural...
Two nursery nurses accused of child abuse have won the legal fight to clear their names, but the cost is still being paid by children and society, argues Professor Frank Furedi With their reputations...
Give the cornflakes a rest and liven up your breakfasts with these enticing dishes that may introduce some children to new tastes. Miranda Walker goes globetrotting with these recipes you can take...
‘UK nursery businesses: striving for success’ was the theme of this Big Debate at Nursery World’s recent Business Summit. Hannah Crown reports
Help children feel at home with mathematics by offering them the appropriate resources, routines for using them and adult encouragement, says Jane Drake
A new guide for local authorities on implementing the Sure Start Out of School programme (2003-06) has just been published by Kids' Clubs Network for the Sure Start Unit. Local authorities have taken...
Anthea Thomas (Letters, 10 April) fails to see the true picture of how vulnerable childminders would be if Ofsted's plans to put their personal details on its website go ahead. With the Children's...
Check up on customer satisfaction regularly and then act on the responses, says Mairi Maciver Clark Yellow reflective jackets, hard hats, cones and flashing lights should be mandatory on the nursery...
Children’s centres in the most deprived areas have experienced less severe cuts than those in other parts of the country, an analysis has revealed.