What does the day hold for a childminder, and what career options does she have?
Children interact with their peers in different ways at different ages. Penny Tassoni looks at the formula for early friendships 'Who did you play with today?' is a question often asked of young...
Parents often say they want their children to be happy, but in reality may be more concerned about whether they are learning to read and write rather than growing in confidence and social skills. But...
The consultation document recommends some positive changes, but there is much that disappoints, says early years consultant Ann Langston in her guide to the consultation document on the statutory...
How each room at one setting has embraced loose-parts play and the use of open-ended resources. By Annette Rawstrone
Blast off from an entertaining children's book for activities across all areas of learning, with these ideas by Jane Drake The story of Q Pootle 5, about a friendly space traveller, is written and...
This activity is always a winner with young children, is easy to do at home, and is developmentally beneficial. By Penny Tassoni
Supporting children of all ages to have fun and develop during the holidays is a rewarding job, discovers Gabriella Jozwiak
It is astonishing that the unrealistic writing targets in the EYFS haven't been amended, says Sue Palmer