Search results for "eyfs"
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The Editor | June 26, 2017
How to Boost Speech and Language Development in Early Years
The early years of childhood are a highly significant stage in terms of speech and language development. With...
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David Williams | June 9, 2017
Social and Emotional Development
‘It is vital that when educating our children’s brains, we do not neglect to educate their hearts.’(Dalai Lama)...
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David Williams | May 26, 2017
Cognitive Development
Cognitive development is a term used to describe incremental changes which occur as a child’s thinking and understanding...
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David Williams | April 18, 2017
Why Bother? Early Years Assessment in Practice
Seen by many as a chore, early years assessment is at its least attractive when it is regarded...
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The Editor | April 12, 2017
Nursery Outings: A Beginner’s Guide to Organising Trips
The prospect of planning nursery outings can seem daunting – even if it’s just a quick visit to...
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David Williams | March 17, 2017
Early Years Observation in the Spotlight
In any typical early years setting, childcare professionals will be making informal observations most of the time. Except...
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David Williams | March 9, 2017
How Should We Encourage Sensory Play?
Children discover more about the world with every moment that passes. Guided by the eyes, voice and body...
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David Williams | February 22, 2017
The Importance of Group Play for Early Years Children
Play is a natural mode of learning for early years children, and indeed the default mode for the...
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The Editor | February 15, 2017
10 Ways to Support Children (and Parents) in Preparing for School
The transition from nursery to primary school is undeniably significant – even for children who are ready to...
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David Williams | February 14, 2017
Men in Childcare & the Implications of Gender Bias in Early Years Settings
Having seen the meagre proportion of men in childcare in New Zealand’s early childhood workforce slide from just...