Magic Nurseries has purchased the Laurels group of nurseries, firmly placing it within the 20 largest nursery chains in the UK.
Story retold by Anne O'Connor; illustrations by Georgie Birkett; story ideas, page 20. Once there was an old man. In his garden, he planted a little turnip.
Teaching young children to overcome bias and challenge prejudice is a process that must start with early years practitioners reflecting on their own attitudes, says Anne O'Connor.
Research from the Association of Play Industries (API) reveals a ‘postcode lottery’ of free-to-access play provision, with some areas well-served and others ‘seriously deprived’ of community play...
Launch children on a journey by train, bus, car and storybook with activities in the first of a two-part project by early years adviser Judith Stevens.
Building dens is a natural and important pastime in children's social and emotional development. Anne O'Connor explores how adults can support this form of play while respecting children's need for...
The DfEShas revised the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and is consulting on the requirements that will be given legal force. Here is our concise guide to the new document. Purpose and aims The...
Charity Sense is giving children with disabilities and complex needs vital access to play opportunities through toolkits aimed at both settings and parents. Charlotte Goddard reports
Children need an enthusiastic mediator if they are to develop a love for books. Opal Dunn explains how to help under-threes build a solid foundation for literacy Parents and carers often feel...