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A children's centre is aiming to bridge the age gap by sharing activities with older members of the community, amid moves towards intergenerational services across the UK. Ruth Thomson reports.

Sharing a book creates a partnership between a young child and their carer that will promote their attention, social awareness and a habit of reading for pleasure. Anne O'Connor shows...

Resources for productive role play, and the best practice for organising and offering them, are outlined by Jane Drake in our series on continuous provision in an early years setting.

With a wide-ranging background in interdisciplinary work with families and settings, a children's centre manager is advised by Tina Jefferies on developing her interests and her leadership options.

Training early years workers is key to inclusion for children with autism. Karen Faux reports.

PLAYING OUTDOORS: SPACES AND PLACES, RISK AND CHALLENGE

It was a case of full steam ahead when three staff at a nursery that values training raised their qualifications, as Karen Faux hears.

What makes good practice when offering children learning experiences? Early years consultant and child psychologist Jennie Lindon looks closer.

New mothers worried about the unexpected way they feel after the birth of a baby can be reassured by advice from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

What do nursery providers foresee happening in the sector as financial constraints tighten? Simon Vevers hears a surprising range of views.