While take-up of school meals has nearly doubled under the universal infant free school meal (UIFSM) policy, its introduction has affected schools’ pupil premium funding.
How can Reception teachers protect the ethos of the EYFS, asks Annette Rawstronein the first of a twice-termly special focus on early years best practice in schools
Good Practice in the Early Years (second edition) by Janet Kay
Experts and settings reveal how the values are being taught in theory and in practice. By Charlotte Goddard
The emergence of the Conservative Party's plan to give state funding to Montessori and Steiner schools if it wins the next election is surprising, to say the least (see News, page 3).
What is good practice when it comes to managing staff? The Village Nursery Group, based around Manchester, has some tips. By Hannah Crown
Will less be more for the new Code of Practice on the free entitlement to nursery education?
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Think again about how you work, says Melanie Pilcher, policy and standards manager at the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
Children should be allowed to play outdoors more often and use playgrounds in safety, say the Conservatives.