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Psycholudics is the study of the mind (psyche) at play (ludic). It is one of the main theories underpinning modern playwork training and, writes Philip Waters, explains how and why adults need to...
Kezia Thurgood-Parkes, a final year ECS student at Sheffield Hallam, is battling strikes and coronavirus while writing her final dissertation
Boost a baby's physical skills, and bonding with their carers, using these simple and enjoyable activities presented with an explanation of their role in child development Early years practitioners...
With some careful planning, settings can easily cater for all the needs of vegetarians whatever the specifics of their diet, says Nicole Weinstein.
In the first of a new series on strategies for coping with the current severe shortage of staff, Charlotte Goddard sets out the key barriers facing the childcare sector
Partnership working across sectors in Worcestershire has required hard work but has been rewarding, says Alison Hitchins Partnership is now a common word for all those involved in the planning and...
Higher-quality early years education does not involve ‘substantially higher cost’, according to new research commissioned by the DfE, which also found that maintained provision has higher delivery...
What are the developmental benefits of using 3D objects in play and making activities, and how can early years settings best resource for this? Penny Tassoni explains
Enable children who have special needs to express their feelings and views and guide their learning using simple methods explained by Chris Dukes and Maggie Smith Children with special educational...
With new guidelines recently issued to local authorities on the Early Years Single Funding Formula for the free entitlement, Ruth Thomson outlines the implications.