Early years staff have expressed concern at racial incidents. And yet, says Mary Evans, they are in a unique position to be supportive at times of tension and to help children appreciate our diverse...
We have promoted healthy eating in our setting for years and over the past four years have been awarded a 'Healthy Eating Award' by the Oldham, Tameside and Glossop NHS Trust. Children are offered a...
These delightful StoryBooks, part of an interactive play system from Flair, have been designed for children of three years-plus to support role play and pre-reading skills. Each one has eight...
Best practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage will depend on understanding how all the aspects of child's development link together. Maria Robinson sets out a way to approach them.
Childcare assessors are employed by approved Government-funded colleges and training providers to assess the occupational competencies of apprentices and NVQ learners in the workplace.
The Deputy Prime Minister is expected to say this week that he believes free schools have too much freedom.
1 (1) Asquith Court Schools 5,770 2 (2) Leapfrog Day Nurseries 3,659
A whingeing child gains attention in a negative way. Dr Maria Robinson advises on how best to respond.
The Government last week launched a raft of new goals and commitments covering children from infancy to adulthood. Ruth Thomson outlines the points in an ambitious agenda for the next two to 12 years.