Make learning the letters of the alphabet fun and rewarding by letting children choose nursery rhymes, says Kevin Kelman Research has suggested that there is a link between children's early knowledge...
Around 7 in 10 nurseries and childminders have had to cut spending on food, materials and equipment to reduce costs, which many say has negatively impacted their 'service', reveal Department for...
Strike the right balance between stimulation and relaxation for the children in your care with this quiz by Sue Hubberstey and Jan Hurst Children enjoy having busy, stimulating lives but, just like...
Early years workers give case studies of children they observed using schemas and list how they shared their understanding in the setting and with parents at home Understanding schemas can help...
Children's growing feet are vulnerable to ill-fitting shoes and infections. Maggie Jones gives tips on taking care of them
Making children feel secure and content is essential, but settings often have a narrow view of how this should be achieved - creating an environment of forced gaiety, for example, which although...
Since 1983 Pen Green has evolved as an outstanding example of all a children's centre should be. Margy Whalley and Barbara Riddell outline its achievements and make the case for continued support for...
Besides working hard, medieval children and adults enjoyed many more holidays (holydays) than we have bank holidays. In the 1500s there was concern that people were on holiday so often, the national...
Books from publishers' series and one based on a popular children's television show are reviewed by Alison Boyle Small World series:
Cheshire based nursery group Kids Planet has opened a new 1.2m setting, bringing the total number of nurseries in the chain to seven.