The private nursery sector is facing uncertain times at the moment, in large part due to increasing competition from Government-funded childcare schemes and the Government's continuing lack of clarity...
Music is important in its own right in promoting young children’s cognitive development, well-being and enjoyment, says Linda Pound in the first of a series about how music can support early learning
Can ‘silent’ picturebooks speak a thousand words, asks Andy McCormack
How will newly-appointed Foundation Stage advisors support early years practitioners? <B>Catherine Gaunt</B> talks to the woman at the top
I read the letter 'Degree snobbery' (1 February) and would like to clarify one point in particular. I am currently a student on a BA degree course in early childhood studies which requires hands-on...
Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a book which explores how mindfullness can be integrated into settings. It combines theory, case studies and research to...
Has the slimmed-down Understanding the World impacted on teaching and learning? And what can we do to ensure we inspire children's interests and consolidate their knowledge? Lena Engel writes the...
Understanding the stages young children go through when developing their thinking patterns is crucial when supporting babies and infants from birth to three years, says Marion Dowling. Photographs at...