Use these ten points as possible lead-ins for discussion at a staff meeting or with parents and carers. 1 Are children expected to create identical types of pictures for displays? Such an approach...
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These fun and easy-to-make musical instruments will provide the children with hours of enjoyment, says Lynne Garner. So, get ready to feel the beat! Every country has its own range of musical...
As nursery owners and managers you shouldn't shy away from the 'B-word'. Taking care of the business side of your setting is essential to ensure you provide a high-quality environment and also run at...
Capturing the moment takes a little forward thinking, but a camera is a great nanny accessory, says Jan Hurst Photographs of children are endlessly interesting and appealing to themselves, their...
Do you display photographs of adults as well as of children in your setting, to show that both are welcomed and valued? What measures do you have in place to screen children's access to the internet?...
Young children have an innate appreciation of music, so it's easy to build on their enthusiasm. Our special eight-page pull-out looks at ways to develop musical awareness through voice, instruments,...
Students are reminded to send in entries by 5 June to the Nursery World Student Essay Competition, sponsored by Hays Early Years. This year's theme for an 800-word essay is 'Helping children to be...
Effective management remains key to tackling the sector's ongoing challenge of recruiting and retaining enthusiastic and capable early years practitioners ACORN CHILDCARE TRAINING