15 November 2000
Childminders, a key part of the national childcare strategy, have long been demanding professional status. Patricia Slatcher outlines the new course that gives it to them
15 November 2000
Sure Start is joining forces with the Early Excellence Centres, reports Ruth Thomson
22 November 2000
Maggie Jones looks at symptoms and treatment of a range of conditions that can affect children's hair, from lice to alopecia
22 November 2000
There are increasing opportunities for nursery nurses to use their skills and work with community health teams. Judith Napier reports
22 November 2000
Observing and noting down aspects of the behaviour of individual children will help you to manage each child and the group as a whole. Jennie Lindon explains how you can...
22 November 2000
At the heart of the Foundation Stage is a recognition that children learn through play. Are reception classes making the major adjustments required? Mary Evans reports
22 November 2000
The personal habits of some children may disgust or annoy adults, but carers can see them as a guide to a child's emotional state, says Juliet Brown
22 November 2000
There's a wealth of new training schemes to support your entry into an early years career, but how do you decide which path to follow? Meg Jones maps out the...
5 October 2000
To implement the learning goals, think about what they mean to the children themselves, says Julian Grenier
13 December 2000
with the youngest children, bear in mind the unique learning needs of their age, says Jennie Lindon