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30 May 2002
An important feature of all the Early Excellence
Centres is their collaboration with other providers on training, staff
development and other ways of improving and extending services. When working
with...
30 May 2002
The word 'research' usually makes people think of
something that's dry, theoretical, scientific, and probably out of touch.
Action research is a way of changing the things that matter to...
30 May 2002
Sessions for carers and parents to drop in with
children work wonders, as Julian Grenier finds A warm and very personal welcome
awaits children, parents and carers when they come...
30 May 2002
Here's 10 helpful questions to help you evaluate your
drop-in. 1 .Do parents and carers feel welcomed and valued? A personal 'hello'
and a brief chat can make a difference...
30 May 2002
There is no single 'right' way to bring up children
that professionals can teach parents and carers. But drop-in sessions can
provide resources and ideas. Staff can show by example...
30 May 2002
Creative stimulation is just one of many services on
offer at this early excellence centre, writes Julian Grenier The Thomas Coram
Early Childhood Centre is part of a unique campus...
30 May 2002
The Early Learning Goals state that 'creativity is
fundamental to successful learning', yet many early years settings offer
surprisingly few opportunities for children to express themselves creatively.
For example, as...
30 May 2002
Ask yourself these ten questions to help you evaluate
your approach to creativity: 1 .Are children expected to colour in pictures
that someone else has drawn? Or create identical cards...
30 May 2002
Staff work jointly with parents in assessing a child's
learning at this early years centre, says Julian Grenier Lynn Kennington, the
head of Gamesley Pre-School Centre in North Derbyshire, is...
30 May 2002
The Early Learning Goals state that 'Parents are
children's first and most enduring educators. When parents and practitioners
work together in early years settings, the results have a positive impact...
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