Art in the Early Years: Part 2 - The creative learning environment

22 February 2011 Suffolk Early Years and Childcare Service (Suffolk County Council)

The essential provision for a creative art environment takes account of the space and materials made available and the display of children's finished works.

Learning & Development, Communication: Part 2 - Friendly places

08 February 2011 Helen Moylett

The whole learning environment in which young children spend their time needs to offer quality language provision, says Helen Moylett.

EYFS Best Practice: All about ... Design & technology

04 January 2011 Linda Pound

Using simple tools with simple rules will reward children with a wealth of learning and skills development, says early years consultant Linda Pound.

Enabling Environments - Museums: Object Lessons

26 January 2010 Rachael Woodhead

Museums today are shedding their old 'look-don't-touch' image and welcoming young children and their carers, says Rachael Woodhead.

Learning & Development: National Strategies series - part 11 - Challenging times

11 August 2009

In this the eleventh National Strategies feature on the Early Years Foundation Stage, Kim Porter, senior adviser at Every Child a Talker, and early years regional advisers Jonathan Doherty and Kairen Smith, reflect on the nature and challenges of risk taking and being brave.

Enabling Environments: Let's explore ... Flowers

28 July 2009 Diana Lawton

Flower gardens let children explore the world of flora and fauna all year round, and can be provided by every setting, explains Diana Lawton.

Learning & Development: National Strategies series - part 10 - Outdoors

21 July 2009

In our National Strategies series Dr Andrew Lockett, Early Years Regional Adviser (NE), Anne Lamb, Early Years Senior Regional Adviser (EE M) and Jan Lepley, Senior Adviser, reflect on the importance of being outside.

Nursery Equipment: Mathematics - Level best

28 April 2009 Diana Lawton, an early years consultant

Mathematical learning need not be a dull or daunting prospect, thanks to the ability of well-equipped outside spaces to let children immerse themselves in complex ideas while at play.

Nursery Equipment: Literacy - Out loud

28 April 2009 Helen Bromley

Outdoors, children can lose their inhibitions when it comes to reading, writing and talking - and the right mix of resources can help, says Helen Bromley.

Nursery Equipment: Dens - My space

28 April 2009 Diana Lawton

Whether they are fashioned from hedgerows or built for purpose from tents and playhouses, dens should be personal retreats for children and places that inspire their imagination and learning, says Diana Lawton.