Early years staff will find it easier to empathise with distressed children and their families if they are emotionally literate, say members of the Camden Early Years Intervention Team One of the most...
Investment in the early years should be ‘at the heart’ of the Government’s educational recovery plan, according to a report published by the National Union of Headteachers (NAHT) today (Wednesday).
Go outdoors for activities making the most of all weather conditions, with the first part of a project by Jane Drake This project enables children to learn across the curriculum through exciting...
High adult-to-child ratios, regular support and training, and the length of time in the job are key factors for good quality childminding, a new study finds.
Helping children to develop a sense of time may require giving them lots of time. <B> Penny Tassoni </B> considers how to listen to children trying to put things in perspective
Employers will welcome experienced childcarers who brush up their knowledge after time away from work, as Karen Faux hears.
Parents may overlook some of the simple everyday activities that help children develop both fine and gross motor skills. Rachel Goodchild offers suggestions for them With parents' expectations often...
Children can become totally absorbed with dragging a mouse to make marks and will spend considerable time perfecting their technique and skills. It is important to use the largest brush size available...