The four UK children’s commissioners have called on the Government to stop making cuts to benefits and welfare reforms in order to protect children.
Step outside with Julie Mountain of Learning Through Landscapes for an appreciation of why outdoor experiences are so important for young children's development Welcome to the first in a series of...
A well-organised storytime stimulates children's imagination, enhances their language and social skills - and is fun for the storyteller and those listening Storytime is potentially one of the most...
Sharing a book creates a partnership between a young child and their carer that will promote their attention, social awareness and a habit of reading for pleasure. Anne O'Connor shows why. Photographs...
I was disappointed to read the article 'Poor show' (Nursery World, 22 June) and I want to respond to a number of the criticisms of Sure Start that it made. The author is incorrect in suggesting that...
A puppet named Jasper and a simple message board attached to the wall acted as a stimulus for the children of Little Learners Day Nursery in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, to put pen to paper Despite...
The year-round provision of both indoor and outdoor resources is a vital but daunting task. Start by following our comprehensive guide The six areas of learning of the Foundation Stage curriculum each...
Kids Planet has won a bid to run the five workplace nurseries for staff and students at Oxford University, which were put out to tender.
The Queen's Golden Jubilee may need to be explained to children - while doing so the event offers opportunities for a wide range of activities. Carolyn Price has some ideas Adult-led activities
In the first of a new series on strategies for coping with the current severe shortage of staff, Charlotte Goddard sets out the key barriers facing the childcare sector