Child Development

Michael Pettavel: 'There is no national strategy to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the youngest'
Opinion

Catching up to what?

Michael Pettavel
Alice Ferguson: 'Most of all, we want the Government to acknowledge outdoor play is a basic need and right for all children that should be encouraged'
News

Interview - Alice Ferguson, co-director, Playing Out

People
Paint Pots says the welfare of children should always be the priority
Features

Key Person Approach - A different key

Practice
Rowlands Hill's Garden of Hope
Features

Gardening - Full of hope

Practice
Guildford Nursery School: Books that reflected real life were part of the prompts to encourage storytelling
Features

Listening to Children - Tell us a story

Practice
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News

Free webinars to support nursery children with bereavement

Coronavirus
Three-quarters of the primary schools surveyed said that children starting in Reception last September needed more help with language skills than in the previous academic year
News

Coronavirus: ‘Concerning’ impact on language development and PSED among four-to five-year-olds

Child Development
Climbing trees - an example of adventurous play - benefits well-being and may help prevent anxiety in some children
News

Children missing out on adventurous outdoor play – study

Child Development
Babies can understand the subtle differences between phrases, such as 'Clap your hands', and 'Take your hands', before they learn to talk
News

Babies recognise phrases before they can talk, study finds

Birth to Threes
News

New Birth to 5 Matters guidance to be published

Child Development
Animal Crossing, a popular game played by families during the pandemic
News

Academics to create record of children’s play during the pandemic

Coronavirus
Relationships that are warm and nurturing are vital to children’s PSED
Features

Revised EYFS - In focus… Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Practice
Children's playgrounds were closed during the first national lockdown PHOTO Cath Gaunt
News

New conference to look at impact of lockdown on children's play

Provision
Laura House: 'The influence of EYFS practitioners cannot be overstated when it comes to raising children to espouse the principles of tolerance and equality'
Opinion

Early years educators must teach children about gender equality

Child Development
'Sound physical foundations' have an impact on future learning
News

Children may not be ‘physically’ ready to start school - study

Child Development
Opinion

The state of care in challenging times

Viewpoint

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