Nursery World have announced the release of a new training DVD for professionals and parents, designed to create interesting and stimulating opportunities in an environment that encourages and enhances their natural curiosity, and bring the focus on forging positive relationships between children, adults and the enriched environment.   You can find out more about the [...]

Over the summer, the strategic partnership ran a survey aimed at early years professionals, designed to capture a picture of capacity, sustainability, quality and knowledge of the early years and childcare sector. The survey was answered by over 600 professionals, from a diverse array of settings, and revealed a range of interesting headlines, including:   [...]

This publication aims to disseminate examples of effective practice that will stimulate professional dialogue, encourage reflection and support further training to develop seamless transitions throughout and beyond the Foundation Stage. These materials reflect the learning journeys of the six LAs participating in the Foundation Stage Transition Project between October 2004 and October 2005.     [...]

As a professional you know that evidence shows high quality provision during the foundation years has a lasting impact on children’s future learning and life chances. Quality provision in early education and childcare is secured through a workforce which is confident in:   Working together Engaging with mums, dads and families Delivering high quality practice [...]

You are the resource that makes the greatest difference to children and families. The foundation years workforce is diverse in its composition, including midwifes, health visitors, GPS, Sure Start Children’s Centre leaders and staff, nursery and preschool practitioners, child minders, head teachers, teachers, social works foster caress, family and young people support workers, speech and [...]