While the rise in the number of adults being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes hit the headlines again recently, what is less reported is the sharp rise in recent years of the number of under-fives...
Exploring Play for Early Childhood Studies by Mandy Andrews, Sage Publications
With so many toys and resources available for children under three, Mary Evans suggests what to look out for when buying equipment.
All-round learning in this part of the nursery requires equipment large and small, says Diana Lawton.
Winner: Dream Coracle, Community Playthings
Q Our playground is temporary while a new site is built and we have nowhere for children to park their bikes when they arrive. Suggestions, please? A Wesco's new weightable Bike Stand is made of thick...
Although Early Years Capital Grant funding is winding down, nurseries can take a tip from settings that have used it on how best to make improvements, says Mary Evans.
Foster independence and encourage name recognition with this simple routine. Resources
Assess how your outside space is used before rushing out to spend your equipment budget, says Julian Grenier.
