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Banana trees and sandy beaches have created an oasis for families on a gritty estate, writes Judith Barrett The buildings of 1st Place Parents' and Children's Centre curve protectively around...

By Purnima Tanuku, chief executive, National Day Nurseries Association Yet again we see reports that the tax credit system is failing families. A massive £2.2 billion is to be recovered...

The timing of the workplace bullying article could not be more pertinent (Management, 20 April). I am deeply concerned about the amount of bullying occurring in the workplace, and not...

In response to 'Degree of experience' (Letters, 27 April), the CWDC would like to address some of the points raised. As the reader rightly states, Early Years Professional (EYP) status...

Professor Siraj-Blatchford says, 'Artificially "teaching" synthetic phonics in large groups of four-year-olds will ultimately be anti-literacy development' (News, 6 April). Surely this is what is happening at the moment in...

We seem to be knee-deep in toys and resources promoting healthy eating and fitness at the moment. Which, of course, is no bad thing. You can find out more about...

Storyboxes and Come Alive Stories are two new products from Yellow Door, a company producing resources for Foundation and KS1. The Storyboxes are designed to develop oral storytelling, literacy and...

The use of interactive whiteboards (IWB) has brought about a minor revolution in primary schools and many teachers are using them at every stage, including Foundation. Whether you are a...

The ZedBug is a 'mini-trike' designed for children between three and 11. There are no pedals: forward movement is controlled by swinging the handlebar from side to side with the...

Lord Seb Coe has endorsed the FUNdamental Movement Ideas for Early Years programme designed by British Gymnastics, saying that it demonstrates 'an understanding and appreciation of the needs and motives...