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    Challenging Mathematics in the Early Years

    by Anne D. Cockburn on

    A common perception among the general public is that it is easy to teach young children mathematics. In this article, Professor Anne Cockburn, from the School of Education & Lifelong Learning at the University of East Anglia, discusses some of the p…
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    Looking back: How do we give young children a sense of the past?

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    As adults, we tend to think about time in terms of chronology. Time is linear and ordered. The past stretches into the distance in one direction, the future into the other, and the present sits in the middle. We understand that the past can be recent…
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    Inclusion in the Early Years Foundation Stage

    by Jonathan Glazzard on

    The principle of inclusive education has dominated educational policy for nearly two decades and under the previous Labour administration inclusion was a key policy imperative. It was embedded within the Every Child Matters agenda (HMSO, 2003) and is…
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    Partnership with Parents, Part 2.

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    This is the second of two articles looking at building partnerships with parents. Here we discuss how settings can open up to parents and families to achieve true partnership.
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    Partnerships with Parents, Part 1

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    Working in partnership with parents is now considered to be one of the key areas of good early years practice, illustrated by the focussing of four Standards in the EYPS on this subject. In the first of two articles we look at why partnership with pa…
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    Assessment for Learning in the EYFS

    by Jonathan Glazzard and Jane Stokoe on

    Jonathan Glazzard, from the University of Huddersfield, provides a broad overview of the key principles of assessment for learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. He outlines the purposes of assessment and describes key approaches for collecting…
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    It's Good to get Global! Global citizenship in the Early Years

    by Kate Lea and Oxfam Development Education on

    A well-referenced article, with resources and activity suggestions for introducing young children to the wider world of global citizenship.
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    The antidote to Early Years Childcare: Weather

    by Dee Hayday on

    There's no such thing as bad weather - only inappropriate clothing. Hmmm - not according to Dee Hayday!
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    Sick Note!

    by Dee Hayday on

    On children's tendency to forgo the social niceties when being sick. The usual Dee Hayday health warning is accompanied by a 'sensitive stomach' alert...
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    Holidays!

    by Dee Hayday on

    Dee Hayday celebrates the annual summer holiday - irreverant as always, the usual health warning applies...
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    Foundation Stage Units Part 1: developing integrated provision for nur…

    by Anne O'Connor on

    An overview of the differing types of FSU from an experienced early years professional and author, giving pros, cons and issues around the subject.
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    Foundation Stage Units Part 2 – experiences and lessons learned

    by Anne O'Connor on

    Following her first well received first article on Foundation Stage Units, Anne discusses in more depth her experiences and the lessons learned of the set up of her unit.
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    The role of the teacher

    by Dee Hayday on

    Dee's usual impartial, fair minded approach is applied to the question of 'Teachers: What are they for?'. The article carries the usual health warning!
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    Risk Assessment in Early Years settings

    by Helen Edwards on

    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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    Learning about Shape and Space

    by Helen Edwards on

    The perceived need to demonstrate children's development in the Early Years can put pressure on practitioners to move to formal methods of education too quickly. This article explains how learning can be achieved and recorded instead through practica…
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    Applying for a job in Early Years? Interview preparation

    by Helen Edwards on

    Getting through interviews successfully is all about preparation. This article guides the interviewee through the process, recommending strategies for impressing your interviewer.
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    The Dead Hamster

    by Dee Hayday on

    The dangers of keeping pets in early years settings are covered here in another light hearted article by Dee. Animal lovers may like to ensure they're feeling strong before reading this...
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    Meetings!

    by Dee Hayday on

    Dee casts a world weary and jaundiced eye at the phenomenon of staff meetings!
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    The Early Years Foundation Stage is like an Onion!

    by Martine Horvath on

    Find out why the EYFS is more like an onion than a tomato...
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    Enabling Environments

    by Martine Horvath on

    How can we ensure that the environments we provide will extend and support children's development and learning?
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    A Unique Child

    by Martine Horvath on

    What does the EYFS mean by the term "a unique child", and how can we support each child's individual development?
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    Attachment Theory and the Key Person Approach

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    The Key Person Approach is now a fundamental part of developing secure relationships between staff and children in early years settings. Why is it so important and what is the theory behind it?
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    Positive Relationships

    by Martine Horvath on

    Martine Horvath discusses critical aspects of positive relationships and how to promote them in your setting.
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    Cheerful or Cheerless Childminding in the Face of EYFS Challenges?

    by Martine Horvath on

    Advice on how childminders can embrace the EYFS. Don't worry, be happy!
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    The Fish Who Could Wish: using a storybook for activities

    by Martine Horvath on

    Martine Horvath suggests some lively activities based around the very popular storybook.
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