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An on-site community learning centre opens up opportunities to adult learners and school learners. Jackie Lees, senior strategic leaders at Mitchell High School Business and Enterprise College, shares the development of their CLC, with tips for organising community learning provision
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Suzanne O’Connell finds out what Maryport Infant School considers to be best practice in early years education, and how they are providing it
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This month's Case in Point shows how to make more effective use of this key outdoors learning environment, with the case study showing how staff training and pupil lesson evaluation has involved the whole school in looking for more effective ways to use their grounds for learning
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What can your school grounds do for you? Are you making the most of this major asset - on average, two-thirds of the school estate? How can you make more of your outside learning spaces? Barbara Chillman of Learning through Landscapes explores these key questions as she urges schools everywhere to take more of their teaching outside
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Children from all social backgrounds can enjoy angling and research shows that learning is improved by taking part in an enjoyable activity. Mike King explains an outstanding example of partnership working, the Bridgwater Extended Schools Fishing Initiative
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Extended services play a crucial role in ironing out inequalities and helping all children, young people and their families to access a rich network of activities and specialist support. Sandra Teacher explains how schools can ensure their provision is inclusive
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Jenni Clarke discusses the important role early years practitioners can play in helping young children to develop good eating habits
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What constitutes a healthy diet for babies and toddlers under five years old? Sarah Almond, a registered dietician, discusses this query with reference to examples of the nutritional standards of food served in a range of childcare settings
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Encouraging children and their families to adopt healthy lifestyle choices is an important part of good early years practice. Pat Brunton and Linda Thornton explore how to develop a healthy eating policy for your setting and outlines some practical tips for involving parents
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This practical guide for parents highlights the importance of play for children in the early years