A programme called Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) has transformed the play experiences of children at many primary schools, finds Annette Rawstrone
Hyperactivity is a label that is readily applied to children today, but often misunderstood, Christina Papas finds Active, or hyperactive? That is the question directed at countless children over the...
Professor Paul Anand explains how one of the first economic studies to look at young children's behaviour can give insights into family life
The country has shuddered at images of a young child being exploited by terrorists, says Purnima Tanuku. But nurseries can do much to keep children safe.
Kevin Jenkins (Letters, 7 August) and I agree that children need more places to play in their community and that local authorities have a clear role in supporting that provision as part of their wider...
A special Rainbow Party gives past parents and children the chance to remember their happy times at Oakey Dokeys Pre-school in Great Oakley, Essex, say joint managers Nicola Bushell and Hayley...
The mothers of children in families on low incomes will be the main recipients of childcare tax credits from next April and all eligible parents will have to apply to renew the credit only once a year...
Current and former child patients at King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, show off their jungle-themed giant murals in the outdoor areas of the hospital.
The principles of the Steiner Waldorf kindergarten put play at the heart of early learning and provide a stress-free setting, says Lynne Oldfield.
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...
