11 March 2004
Members of the largest teachers' union in Northern
Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to step up industrial action by refusing to
cover for absent colleagues from 15 March unless management makes...
11 March 2004
Early years practitioners across the UK have until the
end of this month to respond to a consultation on the review of the National
Occupational Standards and S/NVQs. The Department...
11 March 2004
(Photograph) - Birthday cake and striped hats helped
children from Battlefield Primary School in Glasgow celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the birth on 2 March of children's author Dr Seuss,...
11 March 2004
The Government has spent billions on the early years,
yet a new analysis warns that it could all be going to waste. Mary Evans hears
views from within the sector...
11 March 2004
Help children to feel at home by planning long-term
resources, medium-term activities and spontaneous play, says Jane Drake
Long-term planning
11 March 2004
Early years practitioners are using colour as a vehicle
for children to understand and express feelings that they may find difficult to
communicate, says Jackie Cosh Are we feeling a...
11 March 2004
Get out the paint, straws and paper for a fun and
simple activity that will create a display bursting with colour, says Judith
Cowley Planned learning intentions
11 March 2004
Last month we looked at the options for purchasing a
data projector. This article explores its use in the nursery. Your first task
is to set up the projector. If...
11 March 2004
Teach children the importance of looking after their
teeth and prepare them for the experience of going to the dentist with a
project by Sue Sheppy PROJECT GUIDE
11 March 2004
Role play and small-world play themes are often beyond
the experience of many young children. The dentist's surgery, the vet's, the
farm, even the beach, are places that children may...
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