Early years settings are responding to the Government's focus on 'school readiness' by building better links with schools and putting more emphasis on helping children to develop their independence...
The first Sure Start children's centres to have been set up in the most deprived areas of England were found this week to have a higher proportion of outstanding Ofsted grades than those set up later...
Caught up with the excitement of Christmas, we needed to ensure our children stay happy and calm, say Hayley Cannell and Nicky Bushell of Oakey Dokeys Pre-School, in Essex
Ofsted has been urged to work collaboratively with the sector following the news the inspectorate is to scrap one word judgements and introduce a new early years inspection framework.
What a fantastic time we all had at the Nursery World Awards 2011 on Friday night at the Lancaster London, celebrating the brilliant practice and people in the early years sector
Sally Hogg of the Parent-Infant Foundation looks at the science behind early trauma and how practitioners can support children
The ability to speak multiple languages is linked to strong critical thinking. So how can the early years nurture learning in this area? Vicky Burghardt, Beverley Barnaby and Leena Robertson explain
Developing self-discipline in young children should be through discussion rather than rules and rewards, says Tina Bruce There are two main approaches that can be taken to fostering the moral, social...
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