By Mary Dickins, early years consultant (All Together Consultancy/London Met. University).
With some careful planning, settings can easily cater for all the needs of vegetarians whatever the specifics of their diet, says Nicole Weinstein.
'Doctor, my child has an awful cough, you have to help'
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.
Following a traumatic event, children are particularly vulnerable to adverse reactions. Erica Brown examines the kind of responses they may have and how adults can help children through them
Recent transgender stories in the media show the extent to which notions of gender are becoming blurred. Caroline Vollans explores a subject that all educational practitioners need awareness of
Looking is a lifeline for young children who can't hear when they're provided with the right books, says library worker Viv Hampshire.
