Professor Cathy Nutbrown has launched a highly critical response to the government's proposals in 'More Great Childcare', saying that they 'will shake the foundations of quality provision for young...
How do the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) work in practice? Alexander Fetani, of the Early Years Alliance* has the answers to ten commonly-asked questions
What does a good enabling environment for children aged one to three years that supports their overall learning and development look like? Lala Manners explains
Children learning English need lots of time to assimilate the language before they speak it A child learns a second language in much the same way that they learned their first language. Practitioners...
Continuing her series on the Sustainable Development Goals, Dr Diane Boyd examines how to provide a ‘life-long’ learning environment that takes in the whole locality
Early years initial teacher training requires experience of Key Stage 1, but this should not stop childminders from taking Early Years Teacher courses.
Some food for thought in your professional career The Social Toddler: promoting positive behaviour, By Helen and Clive Dorman (The Children's Project, 15.99, 020 8546 8750)
Further career and study options for a school's learning mentor who has gained experience in working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties are suggested by Tina Jefferies.
Effective management skills enable your staff to reach their full potential and ensure your setting runs smoothly The Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education (CACHE) offers units within...
Sue Griffin explains the thinking behind the first-ever Quality Assurance scheme for individual childminders Launched in October, the National Childminding Association's (NCMA) quality assurance...