Understanding a child’s progress is particularly important in the Prime Areas. By Dr Kay Mathieson
Childcare professionals have a part to play in protecting children from preventable illnesses that can be caused by smoking, says Melanie Defries.
Settings in Newham are being helped to improve children’s health, reports Meredith Jones Russell
A unique 'environmental classroom' is up and running in a Northern Ireland primary school. The classroom at Holy Trinity Primary School in Enniskillen was officially opened by education minister...
They're easy to grow, easy to cook, well-liked, nutritious - and a bargain. So, says Mary Whiting, bring on the potatoes!
Supervision discussions are an important and useful contributor to high-quality provision, but there is a lack of clarity in the sector about what they should involve. Dr Kay Mathieson offers...
The introduction of multi-agency safeguarding hubs staffed by a pool of professionals is creating a joined-up, more responsive approach to child protection, as Gabriella Jozwiak reports.
By Mary Dickens, early years consultant (All Together Consultancy and London Metropolitan University)
The work of Carol Dweck tells us that encouraging a particular way of thinking - that talent and intelligence are not 'fixed' - can make all the difference to how children learn. Jan Dubiel...
Good follow-up practice is vital in making the most of the Integrated Review, writes Dr Kay Mathieson
