Rather than obsess over whether activities are free-flow, child-led and so on, teachers should consider if they constitute effective learning and empower the child as a learner, says Jan Dubiel
Preparing for September’s Year 1 starters, many of whom have had Reception curtailed, is changing the way some schools approach their curriculum. Charlotte Goddard reports
Two major research projects commissioned by the Department for Education and Skills are set to show early years workers how they can best support young children's learning and development. In one...
Welcome to our autumn issue. As we have just enjoyed the most glorious summer, you and the children may have spent many long, sunny days out of doors. When you retreat back inside, perhaps you will...
Home corner We have five kitchen sink sets (Hope, Pounds19.95) to give away. Send your name and address on the back of a postcard or envelope, marked 'kitchen sink', to the address on page 3. Winners...
In the final part of this series, safeguarding specialist Rachel Buckler provides guidance on working with others to achieve the right outcomes for children.
One of an EYP's first priorities is to make children feel valued and secure. Developing a positive relationship with all children is therefore vital to the role, says the CWDC's Jane Haywood Standard...
Endless opportunities for children's expression, development and learning across all curriculum areas are provided by music and movement activities suggested by Margareta Burrell