12 August 2004
An 'Under the sea' topic inspired this colourful
display to develop an awareness of pattern and to encourage children to write
for a purpose Planned learning intentions
12 August 2004
Computer Kids director April Jones on using sound Sound
bytes
12 August 2004
You can count on developing children's abilities to
estimate and predict in a project on numbers, says Jane Drake Provide children
with exciting opportunities to use numbers by supplementing basic...
12 August 2004
One of the most regular routines in a daycare setting
should come as a surprise to everyone. Mary Evans looks at good practice for
fire drills and fire safety Early...
12 August 2004
It's important for managers to encourage men to work in
the sector, says Mairi Maciver Clark Spotting men in the largely female ranks
of the childcare sector is akin to...
12 August 2004
Growth problems are explained by doctors at Great
Ormond Street Hospital, in our A to Z series on health Growth delay can occur
in children, but is rarely a sign...
12 August 2004
The Kent 'Space to Grow' has helped settings to improve
the quality of outdoor learning experiences that they offer children in their
care. Gail Ryder-Richardson provides an update on its...
12 August 2004
There is a temptation when faced with new funds to
start with the catalogue and not with the children. However, more long-term
benefits may be gained by first consulting children,...
12 August 2004
By John Thorn, head of Early Years and Childcare
Services, Nottinghamshire County Council You don't have to be too old to have
felt that universal nursery education for three-and 4-year-olds...
12 August 2004
There have been many letters regarding status, pay and
qualifications between nursery nurses and teachers. I would like to address
another side to this issue. I am a qualified nursery...