New pedagogue role is proposed
Everyone working with children in Scotland should have shared, universal training, according to a report that argues for a new profession, the Scottish pedagogue.
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New guidance to be given on EYFS and inspections
A new document clarifying aspects of the statutory guidance and the welfare requirements in the EYFS will be available on the DCSF website at the end of this month, national director for early years at National Strategies, Ruth Pimentel, announced last week.
QA schemes 'bring better Osted ratings'
Nurseries that belong to Quality Assurance schemes do better in Ofsted inspections, the children's director of the inspectorate said last week.
Nurseries fight shortfall in free entitlement funds
Private nurseries in South Tyneside are fighting to receive full funding of the free entitlement after the local authority cut £30,000 in payments last month.
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Analysis: Intergenerational Practice - Uniting young and old
A children's centre is aiming to bridge the age gap by sharing activities with older members of the community, amid moves towards intergenerational services across the UK. Ruth Thomson reports.
Learning & Development Heuristic Play: Outdoor treasures
It's not just babies who gain from heuristic play - and better still if it takes place outdoors, as Sara Davies found in her research.
Enabling Environments: Let's explore ... Poetry, rhyme and song outdoors
Poetry is portable in these suggestions for learning, sharing and having fun from Helen Bromley.
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In this week's issue:
- Go outdoors for heuristic play, songs and rhymes
- Key people series: part 3
- Babies' brain development and movement
