A successful nursery for children with autism makes the most of their visual skills to motivate development. Mary Evans hears how.
Only high-quality provision for funded two-year-olds will tackle disadvantage and support the early identification of SEN - and practitioner/parent teamwork will help, says Dr Kay Mathieson.
One school in West Yorkshire is using the Early Years Pupil Premium to fund drama sessions led by a performance artist, writes Helen Chilton
Nurture Groups offer children and young people with difficult emotional, social and behavioural needs a safe place within their school where their problems can be addressed. By Caroline Vollans
In the second article of a two-part series on weaning, Nicole Weinstein considers ideas for meeting the energy and nutrient needs of infants aged seven to 12 months, through a range of food.
Communication skills have been boosted by an English/Urdu songbook, says early years consultant and writer Meg Jones.
Looking is a lifeline for young children who can't hear when they're provided with the right books, says library worker Viv Hampshire.
A school for children with special needs that is rated outstanding keeps their families closely involved. Annette Rawstrone went to visit.
Practitioners in early years settings may be the first to notice if a child shows what could be the signs of depression. Annette Rawstrone finds out what to do.
Help is at hand for those seeking to organise physically active play environments.
