Children have an early and natural urge to draw, but practitioners need to offer them ample resources and encourage them to think about and discuss their efforts afterwards.
What does a good enabling environment for children aged one to three years that supports their overall learning and development look like? Lala Manners explains
One in three children in London are missing out on a vital part of their childhood development, because the time they spend in green spaces is limited to just six visits to a natural place a year.
By Di Chilvers et al (Early Education, £25)
The case of Vanessa George, the Plymouth nursery worker accused of child abuse and making and distributing indecent images of young children, has shocked and horrified the early years sector (see...
One of the largest nursery groups in the UK, Children 1st, has acquired Honey Pot Day Nursery in Oakwood, Derby.
Outdoor play is essential in the physical and mental development of children. Helen Tovey explores the benefits of a well-resourced outside environment.
Just how fabulous does Woodland House Nursery's Beach School near Bristol sound?
Childcarers can get a second, informed opinion when they're worried about a child, says Annette Rawstrone.