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Editor's view – New voices need to be heard

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

| Nursery World

As well as continuing to recognise the pioneers of early years pedagogy, we must also make space for fresh thinking, says Karen Faux

The unintended consequences of the new EYFS on children with SEND

Opinion

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

| Nursery World

Settings are turning away children with SEND because providing the paperwork to access funding has become too burdensome, says Catherine McLeod of charity Dingley's Promise

‘The children have a way of working out each other’s needs’ says nursery head, Janice Marriott

Opinion

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

| Nursery World

At the outstanding Tuffkid Nursery in Golders Green, where a third of the children have SEND, Janice Marriott reflects on the hard work and rewards of being a truly inclusive setting.

Penelope Leach on why she has updated her best selling book for parents

Opinion

Monday, August 15, 2022

| Nursery World

The author explains why she couldn’t ‘in good conscience’ leave available a book she knew to be out of date.

Hey! we need a new conversation about all things early years

Opinion

Friday, August 12, 2022

| Nursery World

James Hempsall explains why he has launched a new initiative to invite collaboration in the sector around the priorities for early years education, starting with an online conference in October.

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.

Sarah Mackenzie – 'For most of us, honesty is the default'

Opinion

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

| Nursery World

The saying goes that honesty is the best policy, and that is as true for early years professionals as it is for the likes of government ministers, says Sarah Mackenzie

Julian Grenier – 'Feeling the heat'

Opinion

Monday, August 1, 2022

| Nursery World

Amid all the other challenges bombarding the sector, we have had to deal with the alarming heatwave, which hit poorest families hardest, says Dr Julian Grenier

Editor’s view – Hot Spots

Opinion

Monday, August 1, 2022

| Nursery World

While the politics in Westminster were heating up, the early years sector was hit by a heatwave that many were not equipped for

Nathan Archer on Montessori for all?

Opinion

Monday, July 11, 2022

| Nursery World

Leeds Beckett University's newly appointed director of the International Montessori Institute, Nathan Archer, explains the significance behind his new research looking into the impact of the Montessori teaching method in socially disadvantaged areas.

The childcare ratio debate risks overshadowing progress for childminders

Opinion

Thursday, July 7, 2022

| Nursery World

Brett Wigdortz, CEO of Tiney, on the proposals to change rules around childminding

Taking time back

Opinion

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

| Nursery World

Professor Alison Clark's latest research explores how slowing down our approach to early childhood education can make a huge difference to the everyday lives of young children.

How NatCen's new Centre for Children and Families will take research to a new level

Opinion

Friday, July 1, 2022

| Nursery World

The director of NatCen's new Centre for Children and Families on how it intends to go further with research to support young children and families

Rosamund Adoo Kissi Debrah: Act now for cleaner air

Opinion

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

| Nursery World

Air pollution can cause asthma and other potentially fatal conditions, but many parents are not aware of their children’s exposure to it, says Rosamund Adoo Kissi Debrah, WHO BreatheLife ambassador and founder of the Ella Roberta Family Foundation

Editor’s view - Checking In

Opinion

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

| Nursery World

Updated guidance for the two-year progress check could help settings reconnect with the families who need them the most

Michael Pettavel: Working in early years contributes to a higher cause

Opinion

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

| Nursery World

Early years practitioners can’t solve the sector’s issues right now, but they can make a difference by continuing to do their vital work, says our columnist Michael Pettavel

'Our work to get children reading has never been more urgent'

Opinion

Friday, June 24, 2022

| Nursery World

Annie Crombie of BookTrust on how a pilot scheme is reconnecting young children and families with their local libraries post-Covid

Changing the assessment culture in your setting

Opinion

Friday, June 24, 2022

| Nursery World

An inclusive approach to assessment requires us all to shift our thinking – particularly when it comes to children with learning differences, says Anne Lowe.

How the Building on Success training programme has helped me navigate change

Opinion

Friday, June 17, 2022

| Nursery World

The Government’s Early Years Professional Development Programme was launched in 2019 to improve the quality of all children’s outcomes. Pre-school manager Hayley Woods explains how its phase two programme, delivered by the Education Development Trust, is helping her meet new challenges.

Let’s radically rethink education

Opinion

Friday, June 17, 2022

| Nursery World

The Montessori approach naturally offers 'elegant solutions' to the many issues raised by The Times Education Commission, published this week says Louise Livingston, head of training at the Maria Montessori Institute

Early relationships as a foundation for early education

Opinion

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

| Nursery World

Sally Hogg of the Parent-Infant Foundation looks at the science behind early trauma and how practitioners can support children

Time for something different in early years thinking

Opinion

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

The return of the ratios debate highlights how the early years sector deserves a fresh approach to solving its ongoing challenges, says our columnist Sara Mackenzie

Putting children last

Opinion

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

The Government is not prioritising children with its early years policies and the situation isn’t sustainable for providers or families, says Helen Hayes, shadow early years minister

Editor’s view - Tone deaf

Opinion

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

The Government’s renewed attempt to reduce ratios suggests that once again it is not engaged with the sector’s challenges

How will changing ratios affect childcare quality and costs?

Opinion

Friday, May 27, 2022

| Nursery World

Dr Sally Pearse of Sheffield Hallam University warns that the plans to change adult to child ratios in early years settings are 'flawed'

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Editor's view – New voices need to be heard

The unintended consequences of the new EYFS on children with SEND

‘The children have a way of working out each other’s needs’ says nursery head, Janice Marriott

Penelope Leach on why she has updated her best selling book for parents

Hey! we need a new conversation about all things early years

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

Sarah Mackenzie – 'For most of us, honesty is the default'

Julian Grenier – 'Feeling the heat'

Editor’s view – Hot Spots

Nathan Archer on Montessori for all?

The childcare ratio debate risks overshadowing progress for childminders

Taking time back

How NatCen's new Centre for Children and Families will take research to a new level

Rosamund Adoo Kissi Debrah: Act now for cleaner air

Editor’s view - Checking In

Michael Pettavel: Working in early years contributes to a higher cause

'Our work to get children reading has never been more urgent'

Changing the assessment culture in your setting

How the Building on Success training programme has helped me navigate change

Let’s radically rethink education

Early relationships as a foundation for early education

Time for something different in early years thinking

Putting children last

Editor’s view - Tone deaf

How will changing ratios affect childcare quality and costs?

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