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To the point - Speak up for children

    Opinion
  • Friday, February 8, 2013
    • | Nursery World
It's difficult to know where best to focus these words, since I am still reeling from so many of the misconceived suggestions in Elizabeth Truss's proposals.

Reaching across borders

    Opinion
  • Friday, September 5, 2014
    • | Nursery World
June O'Sullivan explains why those working in early years need to communicate all over the world

Editor's view - Keeping a high Profile

    Opinion
  • Monday, October 19, 2015
    • | Nursery World
It is interesting to see that the arrival of the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile results has been greeted with rather more enthusiasm of late, now that the Baseline has begun for children at the start of Reception.

The state of care in challenging times

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, March 10, 2021
    • | Nursery World
We all deserve to live and grow in a world where we can experience kindness and wise care - especially now, says Kathy Goouch, emeritus professor at Canterbury Christ Church University

Don't let assessment drive the curriculum

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 15, 2018
    • | Nursery World
Getting the right balance between assessment and curriculum in the EYFS is tricky - but who said it was going to be easy? Dr Julian Grenier and Lydia Cuddy-Gibbs, head of early years at Ark, give their views

All in all... Children and Families Bill

    Opinion
  • Friday, February 22, 2013
    • | Nursery World
'Shake up' or 'lost opportunity?' Opinions are divided on the Children and Families Bill and children with special educational needs, says Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole.

To the Point - Let the children play

    Opinion
  • Monday, November 14, 2016
    • | Nursery World
With the introduction of a new ‘tougher’ curriculum in primary schools in 2014, teachers are under increasing pressure to get their children doing more, at an earlier age, says Sue Cowley.

When education cares

    Opinion
  • Monday, March 24, 2014
    • | Nursery World
Young children do not separate 'care' from 'learning' and neither should we, says Professor Cathy Nutbrown

Are we nearly there yet?

    Opinion
  • Monday, September 3, 2018
    • | Nursery World
Nancy Stewart and Janet Moyles give a perspective from 40 years of TACTYC: Association for Professional Development in Early Years

To the point - What really counts

    Opinion
  • Friday, September 28, 2012
    • | Nursery World
The Olympics and Paralympics brought cheer to millions, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the pageantry of the opening ceremony and much of the sporting drama. But what are our priorities? Would we rather pay for entertainment, or support the life chances of several million children by improving the essential skills of communication and language?

All in all...gay marriage proposals

    Opinion
  • Friday, January 11, 2013
    • | Nursery World
Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole outlines some of the implications for settings of the Government's 'gay marriage' plans in the first of her new column on inclusive practice.

The lived experience of others

    Opinion
  • Friday, July 10, 2015
    • | Nursery World
'Welcoming acceptance' of each other is vital to let children know that they will be listened to and supported, says Jane Lane

Gaining a picture of what the ‘Early Learning Goals’ look like

    Opinion
  • Friday, August 12, 2022
    • | Nursery World
Siren Films' new package of clips and materials to support early assessment aims to make up for what has been a lack consistent information since the EYFS was overhauled in 2021. Dr Sue Allingham explains her input into the project and why she believes it will make a difference.

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