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Early years practitioners are too busy serving the needs of the system created by the Early Years Foundation Stage, argues Wendy Ellyatt.
Play with small, fantasy figurines is an ideal way to address language impoverishment and help to meet the aims of the 'Every Child a Talker' project, says Michael Jones.
To be effective communicators, young children need attention from adults who are tuned in to what is worthwhile to them, writes Julie Fisher in the first of a four-part series about the role of the...
The early years landscape is changing fast, with the past few years seeing the introduction of free nursery education for three-and four-year-olds, the Foundation Stage, Sure Start, and the Early...
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
The Scottish Pre-School Play Association has developed a series of packs of model written policies for playgroups. Issues they cover include admissions and settling in procedures, curriculum,...
Ten early years practitioners from Child Base are celebrating after completing NVQ Management Level 3 with the chain's Developing Managers course. The nine-month programme has been running for four...
The Department for Education has launched a consultation into increasing registration fees for early years providers, as well as whether provider type categories need revising.
Practitioners wondering how to deal with a child's toileting difficulties are advised by Maria Robinson.
New research shows the extent to which music therapy can help vulnerable young children develop their confidence, self-esteem and social skills.