Three new Early Day Motions have been put forward by MPs focusing on early years issues.
Knowing how to manage 'difficult' conversations with parents and carers is vital, and particularly so when a child has emerging SEN. Dr Kay Mathieson provides guidance on what to think about.
Simon Vevers presents a selection of courses, seminars and other events designed to promote good practice in early years settings Behaviour
How can early years staff support bereaved children and help them understand their grief and emotions? By Nicole Weinstein
Discussing shared experiences with a key carer is a valuable way for a child to build their speech skills, says Anne O'Connor
From self-regulation to inclusion and diversity, duvet tunnels to clay printing, you’ll find plenty to support your early years practice in our pick of the latest books
Working parents on lower incomes are being forced into debt, have had to reduce their hours or quit their jobs altogether due to problems affording childcare, reveals new research.
When faced with behavioural challenges, practitioners should embrace the opportunity to learn more about children and develop effective strategies to support them, says Dr Kay Mathieson.