Going out of the classroom and getting involved in their local environment is the best way for children to become members of society, says Will Coleman.
This is the first of a four-part series on inclusion which is structured around the themes and principles underpinning the Early Years Foundation Stage.
By Sally Featherstone (Featherstone Education, £18.99)
The rich play that a child can initiate with a bit of inspiration, some well organised nursery resources and a sensitive practitioner is observed by Anne O'Connor.
A different way of observing children in role play challenges what practitioners offer in the learning environment, says Anne O'Connor.
The Government has launched a consultation on changes to the free entitlement, in advance of increasing the number of two-year-olds who will be eligible for 15 hours of early education from September...
Everyday real-life activities such as making shopping lists are the most valuable way to encourage confident literacy skills, says Anne O'Connor.
Young children can cope with minor stresses and anxieties if they feel secure in their relationship with their carer, as Anne O'Connor explains.
The private talk a child engages in while playing is a tool in their language development, with a lot to tell practitioners, says Anne O'Connor.