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Action research is a form of 'self-reflective enquiry' that can help settings work through points of concern to find workable solutions. Julie McLarnon shows how it works in practice.
Kicking off a new series exploring the revised Development Matters guidance, Dr Julian Grenier looks at the first two key features of effective practice within the document: ‘The best for every child’...
Early years settings uncertain of how to introduce music into everyday practice need simply find a real, live musician, as Linda Bance explains.
Plans for a shared database that will hold basic records on every child under 18 in England from 2008 have been set out by the DfES. The Information Sharing Index is intended to improve good practice...
Learning to read and write their own name is an important skill for children. Rachel Goodchild describes how to make this process fun using a range of creative activities Children are born with an...
Ways that nurseries can identify and promote children's readiness for reading are highlighted in studies considered by Kyra Karmiloff and Annette Karmiloff-Smith.
Foster independence and encourage name recognition with this simple routine. Resources
A simple bowling game can offer children exercise in a number of skills. Helen Bilton keeps the score.
Identifying children's relationships with the adults in their home is no longer a matter of Bob's your uncle, says Mary Evans Family life in Britain today is often much more complicated than the...
In a new 12-part series, early years experts will explore the challenging aspects of the EYFS - they want your views, too, says Mary Evans.