Risk Assessment in Early Years settings

Apr 15th, 2008
An overview of the things to be considered when undertaking a risk assessment. Accompanied by two editable forms, one for recording an initial safety inspection and the second a basic form to record the risk assessment
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Developing the Children's Workforce - EYPs

Apr 10th, 2008
A new role for early years professionals is being developed as part of the Children's Workforce Development consultation. Called Early Years Professionals (EYPs), this article discusses the approach taken to formulating the requirements of the role.
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Birth to Three Matters and the Foundation Stage

Mar 27th, 2008
Birth to Three Matters plus Foundation Stage equals Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in 2008! The merging of these two stages is discussed in this overview of the changes ahead!
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In conversation with Ruth Pimentel

Nov 18th, 2006
Discussing the forthcoming Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the National Director for the Foundation Stage, Ruth Pimentel.
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BTTM and the Foundation Stage: A Healthy Child

Oct 30th, 2006
Juliet Mickelburgh completes the series of articles on practical ways of linking Birth to Three Matters with the Foundation Stage by discussing A Healthy Child.
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BTTM and the Foundation Stage: A Competent Learner

Jun 30th, 2006
The third of the aspects from Birth to Three Matters is discussed in this fourth article on the amalgamation of BTTM and the Foundation Stage.
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BTTM and the Foundation Stage: A Skilful Communicator

Jun 29th, 2006
The second of the aspects from Birth to Three Matters is discussed in this third article on the amalgamation of BTTM and the Foundation Stage.
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BTTM and the Foundation Stage: A Strong Child

May 25th, 2006
As the ties between birth to three matters and the Foundation Stage are formalised with the forthcoming EYFS, we discuss the first of the aspects, A Strong Child, and how it can map into the Learning Goals of the Foundation Stage.
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Developing Art in the Foundation Stage: The Project! (Available to visitors)

May 17th, 2004
A personal account of an exhilarating project to develop creative skills by Nottingham City Council.
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