Around the Nursery: Penny Tassoni

Penny Tassoni explains how settings can ensure that their provision around the nursery meets the requirements of Ofsted's inspection framework.

Around the nursery, part 11 - Toddler time

In the toddler room, children’s speed of development is very quick – and settings need to make sure...

How settings can meet the requirements of the Prime areas of the EYFS in the baby room. By Penny...

Construction play – what it is, its developmental benefits, and how settings can best provide,...

Routines are beneficial to both a setting and its children – but they have to be useful and...

What is small-world play, how does it benefit children, and what can settings do to make sure it is...

Painting, collage and junk modelling have many benefits for children beyond self-expression and...

How should settings provide books and storytimes for children across the age groups, and what is the...

Dough and other malleable materials have a role to play across the early years curriculum, explains...

Advice for settings on how to plan and resource role play for all age groups. By Penny Tassoni

Ensuring enjoyment, challenge and meaning in children’s mark-making. By Penny Tassoni

How can settings ensure their sand and water provision meets the requirements of the new Education...