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In response to Gillian Dickson's letter (13 September) asking who remembers their nursery teacher - I certainly do! I am now 35 years young and started playgroup, as it was then, when I was three. It...
Having to conform to goals and targets can damage children's sense of self and community, and inhibit their motivation, argues Wendy Ellyatt.
This handcrafted set of 14 animals, from PlaytoZ, is an ideal open-ended resource.
As one of the professionals closest to a child, with a responsibility for building a strong relationship with parents, the key person is crucial to an effective integrated review. Dr Kay Mathieson...
The link between immature motor skills and lower educational performance has been overlooked, says Sally Goddard Blythe
New free leaflets from Early Education will help carers of under-fives understand child development and play an active part in children's learning. Written by child psychologist Jennie Lindon, the...
Childminder of the Year finalists share a commitment to providing excellent care in a homely environment, together with professional development. Award winner Lindsay Barrett, from Southwark, London,...
The brutal assault by two young brothers on a nine- and an 11-year-old in a South Yorkshire ravine has dominated the headlines. Here a child psychotherapist imagines his response to a social worker's...
The spiritual dimension of life is a challenging aspect of early years development, but a vital one to emphasise, says Marion Dowling.
Changes to the way single parents claim child maintenance mean parents can now choose whether to make their own private arrangements or opt for a statutory arrangement via the Child Maintenance and...