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Early child development
Find classroom activities and ideas to promote the prime areas of learning in the EYFS. From tips on how to recognise child-initiated play to activities on nurturing creativity and developing communication, literacy and language, get practical resources to ensure early child development is at the core of your early years setting.
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Chris Dukes and Maggie Smith look at the recommendations for best practice in early years settings and schools regarding physical development and space. Download a tool to assess provision in your setting
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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
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In an early years setting, food and drink need to be available regularly throughout the day. This article offers suggestions to help you incorporate mealtimes and snacks into the children's learning opportunities
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Angela Newport of the British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health provides practical ideas and advice on how to encourage all children to be more physically active
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This guide for parents explains how to support children's physical development in the early years
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Sophie Craven investigates key principles of the Steiner approach, and provides a case study of what they mean in practice
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Sophie Craven investigates the pedagogical aspects of the Montessori approach, and what early years practitioners can learn from them