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Thursday, September 24, 2015

| Nursery World

A new improvement tool to help staff in early years settings foster children’s language, literacy and communication is being developed.

ICT - for & against: Toddlers, TV and touchscreens

Monday, September 21, 2015

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Do ICT and multimedia in the early years have positive potential, or are they a danger to development? Here, two experts make their case.

Learning & Development: Communication & Language - Confused?

Monday, September 21, 2015

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What is it like growing up with two languages, and how does it affect development? Ludovica Serratrice and Samantha Durrant address some common misunderstandings and provide the facts.

Nick Gibb signals move to change school start for summer-borns

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

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Schools should allow summer-born children to start Reception at the age of five, the schools minister has said.

Editor's View - Fresh air and fun

Monday, August 24, 2015

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Outdoor nurseries past and present enshrine important principles of good practice,says Editor Liz Roberts

EYFS Best Practice: All about... Outdoor nurseries

Monday, August 24, 2015

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Settings based on outdoor learning are growing in popularity - and providing focused, creative provision inspired by their individual environments. Nicole Weinstein takes a look at some of the different approaches on offer around the UK and the benefits for children.

A question of logic

Monday, July 27, 2015

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Sue Cowley asks what summer-born children need

Learning & Development: Froebel - A different story?

Monday, July 27, 2015

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Seeing Froebelian principles in action in a township in South Africa gave Early Childhood Studies students Valeria Scacchi and Jennifer Partridge a fresh view on what the philosophy can look like in practice. Here, they share their experiences.

Exclusive: Minibeasts and the Big Bad Wolf

Monday, July 13, 2015

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As Ofsted publishes its second Early Years Annual Report, Nick Hudson looks at how early years settings need to balance teaching and play in a child’s early years

'Radical shake-up' of EYFS needed to help summer-borns

Thursday, June 4, 2015

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A new study claims the EYFS sets up summer-born children to fail in reception as they have 'immature' language skills.

Play-based Foundation Phase improving outcomes

Monday, June 1, 2015

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The play-based Foundation Phase for three- to seven-year-olds in Wales is improving children's educational achievement, well-being and involvement, according to a three-year evaluation.

Editor's view - Wales the brave

Monday, June 1, 2015

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The Welsh Government deserves plaudits for its bravery in implementing the play-based Foundation Phase for threeto seven-year-olds - radical indeed compared to the way that things are progressing in England.

Nursery Management: Specialist teachers - Special delivery

Monday, March 23, 2015

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Bringing creative and sports experts into early years settings requires much thought and business planning, but the benefits for the children and staff alike can be enormous, as Nicole Weinstein discovers.

Nursery Management: Multilingual Nurseries - Mother tongues

Monday, March 23, 2015

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More multilingual settings are opening due to increased demand from British parents. Annette Rawstrone explores the advantages of the model.

Sector urges re-think on plans for 'harmful' baseline assessment

Monday, November 3, 2014

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The early years sector is calling on the childcare and education minister to reconsider plans for a baseline assessment for reception pupils.

Nursery Management: EYFS abroad - Early years export

Monday, September 22, 2014

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The ever-evolving EYFS may have its challenges for childcare practitioners, but its excellent reputation is a big selling point for international nurseries across the world, says Gabriella Jozwiak

Montessori launches new introductory online courses

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

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Montessori Centre International is to launch two new distance-learning courses next month.

EPPSE research: Pre-school leads to higher GSCE grades

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

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Children who attend a pre-school setting go on to gain better grades at GCSE than those who do not, the latest findings from a major study show.

Interview - Dr Jo Van Herwegen, Psychologist, Kingston University, London

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Friday, November 1, 2013

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As part of her research, Jo has devised a set of number games for pre-school children known as PLUS, to help them to learn maths skills. These have been piloted with six local nurseries.

Nick Clegg speaks out against Michael Gove's free schools

Monday, October 21, 2013

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The Deputy Prime Minister is expected to say this week that he believes free schools have too much freedom.

Montessori teaching extended to a fourth primary school

Monday, September 30, 2013

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Montessori St Nicholas has awarded grants to two more primary schools, as part of its bid to bring Montessori teaching to a wider community.

Research shows growing concerns over 'schoolification' of early years

Friday, September 27, 2013

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The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is calling for a stronger focus on developing childrens social skills and emotional resilience to prepare them for school.

The Big Picture - Time to get wiggling

Friday, September 20, 2013

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Pebbles Children's Centre in Basingstoke hosted the launch of the Giant Wiggle, a sponsored conga campaign in aid of Action for Children based on best-selling children's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Government rejects calls for more focus on play in new qualifications