Staff at a pre-school were worried when they found they were going to be responsible for a child with a life-threatening blood disorder - until they learned how they could help him, says Sue Learner.
A team of nursery nurses is benefiting newborns, their families and the NHS. Ruth Thomson visits.
See what makes a winner in the Nursery World Inclusive Practice Award 2010 along with Katy Morton, who went to visit a centre that welcomes children of all abilities as equals.
In looking to ease the transition to nursery, settings can also find ways to engage with the children currently in their care. Alison Anderson shares her experience devising a programme with this goal...
Latest research reinforces the vital importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of infection, explains Dr Sally Bloomfield.
At one nursery in London, an art therapist is helping young children with a range of difficulties - in a purpose-built garden 'shed'. Caroline Vollans finds out about the benefits
The relationship between a child's key person and SENCO can make all the difference to their experiences. Dr Kay Mathieson explains.
Funding from the Early Years Pupil Premium led to a Natural Explorers project in Hackney that benefited the whole nursery and children’s centre, write Lisa Clarke and Fran Paffard
Children can be in danger emotionally and physically from drinking parents, says Annette Rawstrone.
‘Mood music’ offers a playful and contained way to begin to give shape and expression to what may be difficult emotional experiences for young children. Community musician and trainer Bill Roberts...
