20 November 2008
Having seen in the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage under one director, early years figures express their views on the role of the next one to Annette Rawstrone.
12 November 2008
What are the implications for early years settings, practitioners, trainers and employers in the new Qualifications List? Karen Faux takes a look.
5 November 2008
The 'poor relations' of the education workforce finally have their own negotiating team to look after their interests, but there is much work to be done first. Simon Vevers reports.
29 October 2008
Changes in training levels among the early years workforce being brought in under the EYFS framework are explained by national development manager at the CWDC Pauline Jones.
22 October 2008
When assessing children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, practitioners need not feel pressured to supply loads of evidence. Jennie Lindon explains what the task really involves.
15 October 2008
When nurseries tell parents to keep their child away because of behavioural incidents, are they failing in their duties under the EYFS? Pat Gordon-Smith argues for greater clarity.
9 October 2008
Organising children to sing songs along to actions or stories is the focus of another movement session by Helen Bilton.
8 October 2008
Now's the time to go out on a leaf hunt and discover how many areas for learning they can lead you to. Try starting with these ideas from Carole Skinner,...
8 October 2008
The paradox of areas that need quality childcare the most having it in the least measure looks far from being solved. Simon Vevers asks why.
2 October 2008
In any kind of setting you can provide a way for children to get close to nature while doing their part in its care. Mary Whiting shows how.
