Parentchannel.tv is an online service designed to support and encourage parents and carers of children aged 5-19, with a collection of videos addressing day-to-day questions and concerns spanning wellbeing, behaviour and learning.   Parentchannel.tv features a collection of short and engaging parenting support videos with links to existing services for further information, advice and support [...]

The British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health has recently published an “Early Movers” resource designed to support early years practitioners with their physical activity provision.   The resource can be accessed free (though the BHF welcome all donations!) via their website, via email or via the telephone on 0870 600 6566. [...]

This guidance is intended to help practitioners plan to meet the diverse needs of all children. This section refers to principles for early years education which are drawn from, and are evident in, good and effective practice in early years settings.   Download Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage – Principles for early years education

The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families announced in June 2008 a review of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for 2010, the Tickell Review.  This literature review provided part of an evidence-base to inform this review.   Download Early Years Learning and Development Literature Review

In October last year, 4Children published “Suffering in Silence” a report which highlighted the thousands of mothers who experienced postnatal depression across the UK, and the services (or lack thereof) that are available to them to provide support and treatment, and to keep their lives and families together. Since last year 4Children have been working [...]

This handbook is part of a package of materials designed to promote the development of good practice among leaders and managers in ensuring that all children make good progress throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It is intended as guidance for leaders and managers to reflect on how best to review children’s learning and [...]