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When observing children, practitioners must keep in mind the overarching importance of physical development, says Dr Sue Allingham
The first national survey of food in childcare is seeking your views. Dr Patricia Mucavele, Children's Food Trust head of nutrition, explains.
The numbers of settings working with vulnerable twos is on the rise, but what are the challenges faced by these children and their families, and what approaches should the early years sector employ...
Nursery group ICP Education is changing its name to Bright Stars to reflect its ‘shining reputation’ in the early years.
Risk is often associated with danger, but too much safety can create problems of its own. Helen Tovey looks at how to get the balance right.
Early years settings need to follow a behaviour policy - for the staff as well as for parents and children. Jennie Lindon explains how to set out a working document that gives positive pointers to...
Small-world play needs to reflect the interests of the children in the setting. Listening carefully to children and talking to them about their current interests and concerns can support and enhance...
With school budgets getting close to breaking point, head teachers are resorting to desperate measures to keep their schools and nursery classes afloat. Nicole Weinstein reports
Name: Penny Hustwick Position: Owner of ABC Day Nurseries group in Telford, Shropshire
I was reading through Nursery World (17 November) and contradictions were worryingly apparent. There was the 'outrage in the media' about the Birth to Five 'curriculum', the report on quality...