Articles

Dr. Fengling Tang, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Roehampton, shares research and reflections on the importance of spiritual development for young children.

Early reading and Phonics expert Emma Spiers takes a closer look at pre-phonics, and the importance of building a strong foundation for future phonics learning.

Natalie Bent and Denhue Harris share their reflections and ideas about why we need to nurture STEM in our early years settings.

Caroline Vollans explores the School Streets initiative, and speaks to schools and communities who use them. 

Early Years Practitioner and Tiney home nursery leader, Alicia Wilkins, shares her experience of looking for a school for her son, with advice for families and reminding early years educators of all the emotions that parents/carers feel.

Caroline Vollans takes a closer look at the work of one early years centre and its connection within the local community, reminding us of the far reaching importance of all early years settings.

This month we revisit an article by Early Years Practitioner and Tiney home nursery leader, Alicia Wilkins, which asks us to reflect on the diversity and representation that must be embedded in our practice every moment of every day. 

In the final part of a series about intergenerational learning and care, Caroline Vollans learns about an intergenerational setting in the North West. 

Developmental play expert Carly Budd explains the importance of play for babies' brain development. 

Caroline Vollans finds out more about the first Intergenerational Nursery in the UK.