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Planning for peace

    Opinion
  • Monday, August 25, 2014
    • | Nursery World
Early years practitioners must make peace a priority, argues Professor Cathy Nutbrown

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

All in all ... the pupil premium

    Opinion
  • Friday, July 26, 2013
    • | Nursery World
Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole is a senior research fellow in disability studies and psychology, at the Research Institute for Health and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University.

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 - 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.

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.

To the Point - Squashing them in

    Opinion
  • Friday, December 7, 2012
    • | Nursery World
Policymakers may need reminding that actions speak louder than words. The focus of the foundation years is on child development, proclaimed the Government in its document, 'Supporting Families in the Foundation 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?

To the point - No easy way to quality

    Opinion
  • Friday, September 28, 2012
    • | Nursery World
Quality in childcare matters. High-quality provision imp- roves child development, school readiness and longer-term outcomes for children, from earning potential to life expectancy. Low-quality childcare can minimise the benefits, or even result in long-lasting negative effects, on development.

Nursery Equipment: Editor's view

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2009
    • | Nursery World
Do you fully understand the benefits of outdoor play? Do you know the full range of experiences that you should offer young children outdoors? I thought I did until talking to a nursery owner who champions outdoor play.

Nursery Equipment: Editor's view

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2008
    • | Nursery World
The Early Years Foundation Stage was intended to represent continuity in early years practice, sharing, as it does, the same principles as its predecessors, the Foundation Stage and Birth to Three Matters framework.

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