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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

A school waiting room?

    Opinion
  • Monday, May 14, 2018
  • | Nursery World
From the 30 hours to Bold Beginnings to a new Baseline pilot, the DfE is consistently ignoring our sector’s concerns, says Sue Cowley

To the Point - Do you read me?

    Opinion
  • Friday, January 25, 2013
  • | Nursery World
I often get into heated discussions with people about reading. I find that one of the reasons for the heat is that, as we get deep into the discussion, I discover that we are using the word 'read' in different ways.

What matters most

    Opinion
  • Monday, July 9, 2018
  • | Nursery World
While the new Early Learning Goals have been met with criticism from many in the early years sector, Mark Lehain explains why he thinks they are an improvement and a step in the right direction

How can we improve transition into primary school?

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 18, 2021
  • | Nursery World
Transition from the EYFS to Key Stage1 remains shrouded by conflicting messages and expectations. Julie Fisher calls for policymakers and school leaders to recognise the importance of play-based pedagogy in ensuring the best start to primary school

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