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Positive Relationships: Parents - To the rescue

Monday, November 16, 2015

| Nursery World

Many families across the UK are struggling financially, and the situation may be about to get worse – but nurseries are finding ways to offer practical support. Annette Rawstrone reports

A Unique Child: Inclusion - Family values

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Monday, November 16, 2015

| Nursery World

An inclusive programme is developing parents’ self-esteem and family relationships by looking at the importance of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Annette Rawstrone explains

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Joining forces

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Monday, November 2, 2015

| Nursery World

Two-year-olds can present a range of challenging behaviours. Annette Rawstrone considers how practitioners might work with parents to help both parties better manage this period of development

A Unique Child: Integrated Review - Key to success

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Monday, November 2, 2015

| Nursery World

As one of the professionals closest to a child, with a responsibility for building a strong relationship with parents, the key person is crucial to an effective integrated review. Dr Kay Mathieson explains

Working Mum - Making the grade

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Sunday, November 1, 2015

| Nursery World

Inspection days are stressful for practitioners, but they can be a worry for parents too - since they have a part to play, and poor results can themselves affect quality, says Working Mum

Home learning - A parent's guide to ... tablets and mobile phones

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Monday, October 19, 2015

| Nursery World

How much technology is healthy for children, and how can you get a good balance? Penny Tassoni sets out what you need to know.

Working Mum - A big step up

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Monday, October 5, 2015

| Nursery World

The transition to formal learning needs to be handled with sensitivity to help children and parents adapt, says Working Mum.

A Unique Child: Integrated Review - A fair share

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Monday, October 5, 2015

| Nursery World

In the first instalment in a new series on the integrated review, Dr Kay Mathieson looks at why the process is a key opportunity to improve relationships with parents and carers.

Home learning - A parent's guide to ... Measurement

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Monday, September 21, 2015

| Nursery World

There are many interesting ways in which you can introduce your child to this important skill. Penny Tassoni explains.

Nursery Management: Poverty - Destined for failure?

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Monday, September 21, 2015

| Nursery World

Early years practitioners know that part of their job is reducing the disadvantage gap. But what do they really think of poor children? Dr Donald Simpson, who has led a two-year study into practitioners'perceptions of poverty, reports.

Working Mum - The special ones

Features

Monday, September 7, 2015

| Nursery World

The knack of making parents feel their children are loved and cherished has much value, says Working Mum.

Enabling Environments: Tummy Time - Floor show

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Monday, September 7, 2015

| Nursery World

The benefits of 'tummy time' are well documented, but many babies spend too little time playing in this way. Andrea Vaughan explains how her setting has been working to increase parent awareness.

A Unique Child: Health - Breast is best

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Monday, September 7, 2015

| Nursery World

Why is breastfeeding so important? Alison Burton, maternity and early years lead at Public Health England, explains.

Home learning - A parent's guide to ... treasure basket and heuristic play

Features

Monday, August 24, 2015

| Nursery World

Giving your child opportunities to explore a variety of objects can aid their developmental progress. Penny Tassoni explains.

A Unique Child: SEND Code of Practice - Meeting time

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Monday, August 24, 2015

| Nursery World

Bringing parents and practitioners together to review a child's progress in a way that is positive for all parties involved requires careful preparation and specific skills. Dr Kay Mathieson explains.

Positive Relationships: Working Mum - Taking a trip

Features

Monday, August 10, 2015

| Nursery World

Regular days out can offer wonderful experiences for children beyond the nursery, but some parents may need reassurance.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Come dine with us!

Features

Monday, July 27, 2015

| Nursery World

Sharing food with parents helps to forge strong partnerships, says Snapdragons' Mary Llewellin

Home learning - A parent's guide to...Television time

Features

Monday, July 27, 2015

| Nursery World

Too much TV can have a negative impact on development, but when managed well it can actually be a valuable addition to children's everyday experiences. Penny Tassoni explains.

Working Mum - A ticking off

Features

Monday, July 13, 2015

| Nursery World

When monitoring children for attendance, allowances must be made for individual circumstances, says Working Mum

Positive Relationships: Working with parents - We go to the shops...

Features

Monday, July 13, 2015

| Nursery World

LGBT people may become parents in a variety of ways, and will face challenges both unique to their situation and in common with other parents. Deborah Price and Kath Tayler reflect on the role of practitioners in supporting these families.