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.
Over 80 per cent of single parents claiming universal credit say they are unable to meet the 30-hour work requirements introduced last October for ‘lead carers’ of three-to-12-year-olds.
Forest school providers can now gain an accredited award, which recognises their good practice.
The harmful effects of bias based upon a person's or group's ethnicity, and positive ways to overcome it in early years practice, are explained by Anne O'Connor.
A one-day course can boost everyday practice in early years mathematics, says Karen Faux.
Children with parents in prison have a unique set of challenges to contend with, but the right sort of help targeted at prisoner families can have a positive impact on their futures. Ruth Stokes...
Find out how you can enhance your understanding of early years practice in some stimulating seminars. Nicole Curnow looks at what's on offer Effective practice to highlight that birth to three matters...
The vast majority of 30 hours childcare places are being provided by the PVI sector, DfE figures show.
A petition signed by more than 112,000 parents, teachers and campaigners calling for an end to new Baseline tests for children starting school this term was delivered to Downing Street on Thursday.
Behaviour is a complex interplay of every aspect of development, and for young children, the driving force behind it is the ability to manage emotions, explains Maria Robinson.