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Teaching children the world is their oyster
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Career-related learning programme in primary schools results in the majority of children believing they can strive to achieve the job they want when they grow up
Cautious welcome for SEND vision but campaigners remain sceptical
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Green paper sets out proposals to improve consistency of support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, but experts warn many issues, including funding, are yet to be resolved
Review backs regional approach
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Regional care co-operatives can help councils ‘take back control’ of the care placement market, say experts
New era for children's health
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

Integrated care boards and partnerships should help join up children's health and care services, say experts
Responding to the Rise In Home Education
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

The pandemic appears to have prompted a significant increase in the number of children being educated at home. Charlotte Goddard looks at what this means for families and children's services
Youth Work and Sport
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: October 2022

With activity levels among children and young people having fallen since the pandemic, a number of policies and funding programmes aim to encourage participation to improve physical and mental health
Homes for Ukraine: safeguarding concerns for vulnerable refugees
Authors: Simpson Fiona
Published: October 2022

Government's ‘hands-off’ approach to safeguarding checks of those participating in the Homes for Ukraine scheme prompts concerns over risk of trafficking and exploitation of vulnerable children and young adults
Initiatives to aid Ukraine arrivals
Authors: Simpson Fiona
Published: October 2022

Local schemes have been launched to assist Ukrainian children and the youth workers who support them
Crime stoppers
Authors: Sebek Bettina
Published: October 2022

Instead of shying away from the problems blighting the housing estate on which it is located, a kindergarten in Hackney turned the space into its own, explains Bettina Sebek
Making progress
Authors: Tassoni Penny
Published: October 2022

How can settings ensure their sand and water provision meets the requirements of the new Education Inspection Framework, asks Penny Tassoni in part one of her new series
Time to think
Authors: Flewitt Rosie , Cowan Kate
Published: October 2022

How can practitioners use digital documentation systems in a way that recognises every child's capacity and potential, ask Dr Rosie Flewitt and Dr Kate Cowan
EYFS training: part 9 – Literacy: The write way
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

What training is available to help practitioners support children's early literacy? Charlotte Goddard reports
Getting parents on board
Authors: Russellthe Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

How The Village Nursery and Pre-School in Cheshire involves parents in nursery life and their children's development. By Meredith Jones Russell
In deep thought
Authors: Dabir-Alai Jo
Published: October 2022

The deepening of children's thinking and learning at one setting in west London is examined by Jo Dabir-Alai in part one of this three-part series
Fever pitch
Authors: Russell Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

Paracetamol brand Calpol is enduringly popular with parents and carers, but is it used too much? By Meredith Jones Russell
Let's get moving!
Authors: Martin Claire
Published: October 2022

How the British International School of Boston encourages children to be active. By the US setting's nursery teacher, Claire Martin
The young ones
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

What are school nurseries doing to best meet the needs of the two-year-olds in their care, asks Charlotte Goddard
Opportunity areas: Hastings: Talk of the town
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

How settings and schools in Hastings are using funding to improve communication skills. By Charlotte Goddard
Market roundup: 2019: How the market Fared in 2019
Authors: Traynor Mark , Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

A busy year saw both the first Icelandic group enter the UK and Busy Bees expand into Italy. Mark Traynor, of TLT Solicitors, has a roundup
We've explored…: crossing mud
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

The problem of having to cross an area of mud led to children making and using ladders and ropes. By Annette Rawstrone
Childcare Counsel
Authors: Belton Hannah
Published: October 2022

Hannah Belton, director and head of employment law at Morgan LaRoche, on how the furlough scheme is changing
opportunity areas: Norwich: Talking it up
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

What is being done in deprived areas of Norwich to tackle speech and language delays and disorders, both before and during lockdown. By Charlotte Goddard
An A to Z of learning: E is for…environment and eggs
Authors: Keeling Rachel
Published: October 2022

Saving water, and using recycled materials for creative activities, teaches the children at Rachel Keeling Nursery School about green issues, while spring means eggs and pancakes
Sum it up!
Authors: McCormack Andy
Published: October 2022

How do picturebooks support early mathematics, and what are some of the best books to choose? Andy McCormack reports
Go with the flow
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

Make the most of outdoor learning by providing free-flowing and diverse spaces, explains Julie Mountain in Part 2 of this series
Starting points
Authors: Grenier Julian
Published: October 2022

Kicking off a new series exploring the revised Development Matters guidance, Dr Julian Grenier looks at the first two key features of effective practice within the document: ‘The best for every child’ and ‘High quality care’
We've explored…: skydiving
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

The children at one setting recreated their own skydives and learned about gravity. By Annette Rawstrone
Lap, not app?
Authors: McCormack Andy
Published: October 2022

App's the way to do it?! The subject divides opinion, but dedicated story apps do offer a wealth of benefits and added storytelling dimensions, explains Andy McCormack
An A to Z of learning: I is for…interest-led
Authors: Keeling Rachel
Published: October 2022

The team at Rachel Keeling Nursery School explain how they truly value children's interests and support these by using them as the basis for engaging projects
Make the move
Authors: Manners Lala
Published: October 2022

How did the first lockdown impact children's physical development, and what have early years settings done to help them get ‘back on track’, asks Dr Lala Manners
To the test
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Kindergarten children in Germany are being turned into ‘little scientists’. Charlotte Goddard reports
Taking the load off
Authors: Hoyland Laura
Published: October 2022

In the first of a new series troubleshooting common management problems, Laura Hoyland, of Hopscotch Early Years Consultancy, talks workload
5 ways to…: mess about with mud
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

From mark-making to STEM, mud kitchens are a rich resource. By Julie Mountain
All packed
Authors: Russell Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

How are some settings encouraging parents to improve the quality of packed lunches? Meredith Jones Russell reports
Rhyme time
Authors: McCormack Andy
Published: October 2022

Poetry has great developmental importance for children, and rhyming picturebooks are a great way to introduce it, finds Andy McCormack
opportunity areas: West Somerset: On the move
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

How children and their families attending early years settings in West Somerset have benefited from Opportunity Area-funded projects. By Charlotte Goddard
Close to home
Authors: Louis Stella
Published: October 2022

How early years educators can engage with the people who are the most important and influential in young children's lives – parents, carers and families. By Dr Stella Louis
leadership: One vision
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

Having a vision that is understood by the whole setting is now being looked for by Ofsted. By Annette Rawstrone
Birth to three…: Duvet Dancing
Authors: O'Connor Anne
Published: October 2022

What is this experience for babies and toddlers all about, asks Anne O'Connor
A world view
Authors: McCormack Andy
Published: October 2022

How sharing stories about the environment feeds into the Understanding the World strand of the EYFS. By Andy McCormack
staff physical health: Physical change
Authors: Hoyland Laura
Published: October 2022

Following last month's article about mental well-being, Hopscotch Early Years Consultancy's Laura Hoyland looks at managing the physical side of the job
coronavirus: Staying open
Authors: Pilcher Melanie
Published: October 2022

Many settings are remaining open throughout the pandemic. How should operations change? Melanie Pilcher, quality and standards manager for the Early Years Alliance, has a guide
Purpose built?
Authors: Tassoni Penny
Published: October 2022

Routines are beneficial to both a setting and its children – but they have to be useful and meaningful. By Penny Tassoni
An A to Z of learning: B is for…bikes, birds and beach
Authors: Keeling Rachel
Published: October 2022

From riding bikes to bird watching and visiting the beach, the Rachel Keeling Nursery School staff team share some of their children's meaningful experiences
All eyes
Authors: Russell Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

What are the common eye problems that affect children and how can parents and carers help? Meredith Jones Russell reports
An essential guide to sickle cell disease
Authors: Russell Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

Everything you need to know about the group of health conditions known as sickle cell disease. By Meredith Jones Russell
coronavirus: Ready for school
Authors: Hoyland Laura
Published: October 2022

Laura Hoyland advises on how settings can help prepare those children and their families who are due to move up to school in September
Don't hold back
Authors: Parkes Jo
Published: October 2022

Some councils are wrongly withholding thousands of pounds in contingency funding. Jo Parkes speaks to settings who have successfully claimed it back
Overlooked
Authors: Soni Anita
Published: October 2022

Leaders and managers are often missing out when it comes to supervision. But Anita Soni has trialled a coaching model which might plug this gap
Make or break
Authors: Crown Hannah
Published: October 2022

The sector is in crisis mode, with widespread underfunding, a workforce problem and rising costs. Just how bad will it become before it gets better? By Hannah Crown
Your outdoor calendar: January
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

Activities and tasks to help get your children outside this month. By Julie Mountain
education for sustainability: Food for thought
Authors: Boyd Diane
Published: October 2022

In the first part of a new series on introducing the Sustainable Development Goals to young children, Dr Diane Boyd offers advice on tackling the subject of poverty
training talk: MAKE ROOM
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

A course in enabling environments helped Sayyeda Meghji convince her staff change was needed. By Gabriella Jozwiak
Your outdoor calendar: October
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

With autumn under way, explore this time of changing colours and nature slowing down, while enjoying some necessary maintenance tasks. Julie Mountain explains
education for sustainability: Asking questions
Authors: Boyd Diane
Published: October 2022

Many children will be aware of the problem of racism, which arises from inequality. Dr Diane Boyd considers how to discuss reducing inequalities with children
Every breath
Authors: Russell Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

What are the effects of air pollution on children, and how can settings tackle the problem? Meredith Jones Russell looks at what is being done in London
Core values
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Three settings that are part of academy school groups explain their ethos and the thinking behind their curriculum and practice. Charlotte Goddard reports
PICTURE THIS!
Authors: Read Nicola
Published: October 2022

Advice from Nicola Read on how to use Facebook groups and community pages to get your business seen by a new audience
An A to Z of learning: T is for talk
Authors:   Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
Published: October 2022

The way adults talk to children and interact with them plays a vital role in supporting the development of their communication skills. By the Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
education for sustainability: Map it out
Authors: Boyd Diane
Published: October 2022

From making maps of the local area to finding out about homelessness in different countries, Dr Diane Boyd explains how to approach Sustainable Cities and Communities
Stepping in
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

With more children affected by parental substance misuse during the pandemic, Gabriella Jozwiak finds out what practitioners should do if they notice a problem
War of words
Authors: Vollans Caroline
Published: October 2022

The publication earlier this year of the Government's new Reading Framework was met with a mixed reaction. Caroline Vollans considers the responses
JUST ASK
Authors: Read Nicola
Published: October 2022

Advice from Nicola Read on how to use Facebook groups and community pages to get your business seen by a new audience
Qualification levels: part 5: Five stars
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

The new Level 5 apprenticeship has attracted a lot of interest. Charlotte Goddard finds out all about it
An A to Z of learning: U is for understanding the world around them
Authors:   Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
Published: October 2022

For children, understanding the world around them is about the people, communities, places and environment, says the Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
Supporting SEND…: Social skills
Authors: Durrant Georgina
Published: October 2022

Here are some activities to help children develop social skills. By Georgina Durrant
We've explored… shadows
Authors: Wood Manor , Lungu Victoria
Published: October 2022

Making shadow puppets has been an engaging experience, explains Victoria Lungu, atelierista at Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit in Leeds
Choice words
Authors: Vollans Caroline
Published: October 2022

How should early years practitioners deal with a child who is swearing in their setting, and what are the causes of this inappropriate behaviour, asks Caroline Vollans
Take notice
Authors: Louis Stella
Published: October 2022

Observing individual children and using the information gained to support their learning are vital exercises, explains Dr Stella Louis, who looks at how the revised EYFS may impact practice
Lead on
Authors: Russell Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

Nurseries are taking part in ‘trailblazer’ projects to improve meal quality and tackle childhood obesity, Meredith Jones Russell discovers
social leadership: part 2: Social network
Authors: Sakr Mona
Published: October 2022

How can social leadership improve a setting's performance, and what implications does this have for the wider sector? Mona Sakr, senior lecturer in early childhood at Middlesex University, explains
business: New regime
Authors: Pilcher Melanie
Published: October 2022

What are the new rules and dispensations on inspection under the current restrictions? Melanie Pilcher talks about how to adapt to Ofsted's expectations
We've explored…: Tony's life
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

A war veteran's correspondence with children at one setting has sparked a keen interest in his experiences of being in the Navy, and particularly in naval ships. By Annette Rawstrone
Your outdoor calendar: March
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

Activities and tasks to help get your children outside this month. By Julie Mountain
training talk
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

RACIAL BIAS Carol Bromley explored unconscious bias as a result of training about race. By Gabriella Jozwiak
business: Occupancy and funding
Authors: Croxon Gary
Published: October 2022

What do settings need to know about funding rates, and how can they boost occupancy? By Gary Croxon, service manager, East Anglia Service Hub, Early Years Alliance
childcare counsel
Authors: Belton Hannah
Published: October 2022

April brings an increase to the National Living Wage, as well as the lowering of the age threshold at which it applies, from 25 to 23. By Hannah Belton, director of Morgan La Roche
Tuff love
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: October 2022

Setting the scene for small-world play can be just as important as the play itself. Nicole Weinstein looks at some of the best resources on offer to inspire miniature worlds
Less is more
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

One benefit of Covid restrictions is that settings have witnessed the positive effects of decluttering, finds Annette Rawstrone
outdoor CPD: part 5: Comfort zone
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

One of the best ways to ensure staff feel comfortable outside is to get the right resources and clothes – for them as well as the children. By Gabriella Jozwiak
An A to Z of learning: 0 is for…outdoor learning
Authors: Keeling Rachel
Published: October 2022

From exploring plants and wildlife to growing food, climbing trees and using the mud kitchen, the outdoors is a vital area, explain the Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
In the picture
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

Following an increased engagement in visual art during the pandemic, how can early years settings continue to support children's creativity, asks Charlotte Goddard
training talk
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

Language of Security Nursery manager Suzanne Sandell is seeing better emotional responses from children following a free behaviour webinar. By Gabriella Jozwiak
Your outdoor calendar: July
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

Activities and tasks to help get your children outside this month. By Julie Mountain
An A to Z of learning: Q is for…questioning
Authors: Keeling Rachel
Published: October 2022

Asking questions about the natural world during lively learning activities helps to spark children's curiosity. By the Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
education for sustainability: Nice work!
Authors: Boyd Diane
Published: October 2022

Sustainable economics and employment might be a weighty subject, but young children can still be introduced to it in meaningful ways, explains Dr Diane Boyd
We've explored…: a rainbow shed
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

Allowing children to paint their school shed sparked their imaginations and showed them just what they can achieve if they put their minds to it. Annette Rawstrone reports
Making sense of loss
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: October 2022

How can early years staff support bereaved children and help them understand their grief and emotions? By Nicole Weinstein
Social media: BEING SEEN
Authors: Read Nicola
Published: October 2022

Use this month to really push your setting in the run-up to September, writes Nicola Read
childcare counsel
Authors: Gwent Rhys ap
Published: October 2022

Rhys ap Gwent, solicitor at Morgan LaRoche, considers how early years providers should respond to requests to access personal data
Hard to say
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

Having conversations with parents about their child's newly identified additional needs can be difficult. Gabriella Jozwiak looks at best practice and responsibilities for settings
Your outdoor calendar: September
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

Summer may be over, but September often heralds sunny, warm days, so be sure to offer children plenty of time outdoors, advises Julie Mountain
On the agenda
Authors: Vollans Caroline
Published: October 2022

What impact can the menopause have on women experiencing it, and how can early years settings ensure their staff are sufficiently supported? Caroline Vollans reports
social media: PICTURE THIS!
Authors: Read Nicola
Published: October 2022

Settings should use photos of children on social media, says Nicola Read
outdoor CPD: part 9: Why do more?
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

Specific outdoor teaching qualifications are not necessary for early years practitioners to work with children outside, but they are very valuable, finds Gabriella Jozwiak
We've explored…Minnie Pwerle's work
Authors: Vollans Caroline
Published: October 2022

How the work of Aboriginal artist Minnie Pwerle sparked the children's interest in shape, colour and pattern, among other things, at one setting. By Caroline Vollans
Your best resource
Authors: White Jan
Published: October 2022

How can leaders ensure that staff are supporting the setting's outdoors provision to the best of their ability, asks Professor Jan White
Right on
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: October 2022

Some resourcing ideas for supporting children's interest in the positioning scheme. By Nicole Weinstein
Back to basics
Authors: Russell Meredith Jones
Published: October 2022

How one award-winning setting in Cornwall is immersing children in the basics of nutrition and where food comes from. By Meredith Jones Russell
Your outdoor calendar: March
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

The ascent into springtime is gathering pace and there's so much going on outdoors, so try not to miss a thing – get out, get active, says Julie Mountain
Your Outdoor Calendar: April
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

Wet, wild and windy April is a brilliant month to spend quality time outdoors, experiencing everything the weather can throw at us and using nature's springtime bounties for inspirational natural play, says Julie Mountain
social media: BEING SEEN
Authors: Read Nicola
Published: October 2022

Nicola Read on ‘beating’ the online algorithms by putting out great content
business challenges: part 1: Let it flow
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

In the first of a new series looking at how to manage the challenges of the 2022 business climate, Charlotte Goddard considers cashflow and budgeting
anti-racist leadership: part 4: Do I belong?
Authors: Pemberton Liz
Published: October 2022

Is there a culture of anti-racism in your nursery setting? Liz Pemberton considers how managers can encourage a sense of belonging
We've explored…: a bus
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

A double-decker bus visited one primary school in London as part of the setting's investigations of the outdoors and transport. By Annette Rawstrone
Eating well
Authors: Maragkoudaki Xanthi
Published: October 2022

How to create an environment that promotes healthy eating. By Xanthi Maragkoudaki, Early Years Nutrition Partnership registered nutrition professional
business challenges: part 2: Short of staff
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

As Covid continues to impact staffing, how are settings coping now, and going forward, asks Charlotte Goddard
Your outdoor calendar: June
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

Early summer is so very full of promise – get active outdoors to make the most of warm days and light evenings, suggests Julie Mountain
Integration: part 1: Early days
Authors: Goddard Charlotte
Published: October 2022

How can new owners best integrate a setting they have bought?Charlotte Goddard asks some acquisitive groups
Cause and effect
Authors: White Jan
Published: October 2022

As part of a series on 12 keys to unlocking learning outdoors, Professor Jan White considers what makes a good-quality outdoor learning environment
Stark truth
Authors: Vollans Caroline
Published: October 2022

Why do young children tend to like being naked so much? And are there particular times when stripping off should be discouraged? Caroline Vollans investigates
Soft touch
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: October 2022

An understanding of sustainability is at the heart of today's Steiner Waldorf schools, as Nicole Weinstein discovers in this series which links resources to key thinkers in early years pedagogy
Your outdoor calendar: July
Authors: Mountain Julie
Published: October 2022

While babies should be kept out of direct sunlight, older children can slip on a hat, spray on sunscreen and make the most of the long, warm days outdoors. By Julie Mountain
We've explored… castles
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

Children showed improved attention to detail, perceptiveness and confidence after a project which peaked with a visit to a castle. Annette Rawstrone reports
neuro-musical networks Musical minds
Authors: Newman Sue
Published: October 2022

In a new music-based series, Boogie Mites' Sue Newman considers how involvement in regular music-making from birth can boost brain development, health and happiness
Body and soul
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: October 2022

With physical activity reportedly declining among early years children, Nicole Weinstein reports on the issue and the importance of increasing PD opportunities in settings
No comparison
Authors: Moss Peter
Published: October 2022

Should the former childcare minister have gone on a fact-finding mission to Sweden in his quest to lower childcare costs? No, for several reasons, says Professor Peter Moss
Mind games
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: October 2022

Susan Isaacs' belief in giving children space and independence to lead their own learning has lots of resonance today. Nicole Weinstein suggests some appropriate resources
We've explored…: a cathedral
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: October 2022

The children at one setting in Liverpool enjoyed visiting their local cathedral, where there were lots of interesting features to explore. Annette Rawstrone
inclusion: All signed up
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: October 2022

How a free baby sign programme is giving children with a hearing impairment the tools to communicate. By Gabriella Jozwiak
Poor decisions
Authors: Oppenheim Carey , Sewell Claire
Published: October 2022

England's early years spend is below par, explain Carey Oppenheim, early childhood lead, and Dr Claire Sewell, communications manager, at the Nuffield Foundation
Audiology: A role worth hearing about
Authors: Saimbi Jeet
Published: October 2022

Hearing care specialists are working ever closer with optical staff and enjoy a fulfilling career option. Jeet Saimbi, who has more than four decades' experience at Scrivens, explains more to Joe Ayling.
Progressive power lenses - part 3
Authors: Jalie Mo
Published: October 2022

In part three of this six-part series, Professor Mo Jalie continues his discussion of the development of progressive lenses from the second to the fourth generation designs.
Myopia – part 1
Authors: Parkinson Annette
Published: October 2022

In the first in a series about myopia, Dr Annette Parkinson explains what myopia is and the influences upon its expression and progression.
Technology in community practice - part 3
Authors: Adler Paul
Published: October 2022

At last year's Optrafair, Heidelberg Engineering invited optometrists to speak about using the latest technology. In the third article based on these talks, optometrist Paul Adler discusses introducing an OCT to his practice.
BCLA fulfils eastern promise
Authors: Orr Janis
Published: October 2022

For the first time BCLA branched out overseas to stage its inaugural Asian conference in Hong Kong. Eye care professional Dr Janis Orr gives her verdict on two unforgettable days.
In focus: Boots Opticians shines a light on children's eye health
Authors: Ayling Joe
Published: October 2022

Boots Opticians last week published a paper calling on parents, schools and authorities to review and improve their approach to children's vision. Joe Ayling speaks to its MD Ben Fletcher about the poor state of screening services in England.
Imaging the periphery
Authors: Mody Christopher
Published: October 2022

Christopher Mody describes the evolution of wide field imaging of the retina and how it may be achieved using modern instrumentation.
Photoprotection part 3: The Eye Protect System
Authors: Barrau Coralie , Kudla Amelie , Tessieres Melanie
Published: October 2022

In the last article in this series looking at short wavelength light and its impact on ocular structures, Coralie Barrau, Amelie Kudla and Melanie Tessieres describe the new protective lens system from Essilor.
Progressive power lenses - part 5
Authors: Jalie Mo
Published: October 2022

In part five of this eight-part series, Professor Mo Jalie continues his discussion of the development of progressive lenses with a look at sixth and seventh generation designs.
Litigation and the practitioner - part 5
Authors: Hirji Nizar K
Published: October 2022

In the latest in his series looking at the legal framework within which eye care practitioners need to operate, Dr Nizar K Hirji discusses issues around informed consent and disclosure.
Litigation and the practitioner - part 1
Authors: Hirji Nizar
Published: October 2022

In the first of a series on the legal framework governing eye care practice Dr Nizar K Hirji discusses some recent landmark cases and reviews the sources of law
In focus: Profession faces up to the threat of ‘myopia epidemic’
Authors: Ayling Joe
Published: October 2022

Fresh findings from studies on childhood myopia have once again highlighted a much higher incidence of the eye condition globally.
In Focus: Software casts shadow over blue light lens thinking
Authors: Jones Simon
Published: October 2022

Blue light has been a buzz topic in optics for a number of years now, but digital device technology, one of the main protagonists in blue light marketing, is fighting back. Is there a risk that the need to filter blue light from digital devices may soon disappear? Simon Jones reports.
eScoop lenses: a design scooping up plaudits
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: October 2022

While clinical trials are under way, Bill Harvey finds that the eScoop lens is already benefiting macular degeneration sufferers.
Retina Symposium 2016: A revolution in retinal and choroidal assessment?
Authors: Optician
Published: October 2022

Retinal experts from around the world converged upon the HS-UK Retina Symposium 2016 recently. Optician reports.
A beginners guide to punctal plugging
Authors: Atkins Nick
Published: October 2022

Nick Atkins provides an introduction to a technique that should be considered for patients with some dry eye conditions, including when this might interfere with contact lens wear.
Eye movements and reading disorders in dyslexia - part 3
Authors: Sandhu Jaskiran
Published: October 2022

In the last in our series looking at the evidence base underlying theories about dyslexia, Jaskiran Sandhu offers a discussion of what we now know regarding possible theories and their value.
Glaucoma management part 2 - Optic disc assessment in glaucoma
Authors: Gunn Patrick
Published: October 2022

Patrick Gunn explains the changes to the optic disc that are indicative of glaucoma.
Patient centred care in keratoconus
Authors: McMahon Jennifer
Published: October 2022

Keratoconus is a progressive disease that usually presents in younger, anxious patients. Jennifer McMahon shows how good communication skills with patients can influence the success of any management strategy.
Litigation and the practitioner - part 2
Authors: Hirji Nizar K
Published: October 2022

Dr Nizar K Hirji explores the concept of accountability for eye care practitioners.
The changing face of tonometry
Authors: Higginbotham Jason
Published: October 2022

Jason Higginbotham looks at the theory behind tonometry and its evolution into the various different forms currently available to eye care practitioners.
Optrafair 2016: Practices told to embrace their clinical future
Authors: Ayling Joe , Perkins Doug
Published: October 2022

Specsavers boss Doug Perkins was among a wealth of high-profile speakers appearing at Optrafair last weekend, where visitors heard various attempts to plot the future of the high street. Joe Ayling reports.
Equipment: Optrafair proves well-kitted out
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: October 2022

In the first of two reviews of ophthalmic equipment and instrumentation on show at this year's Optrafair, Bill Harvey examines a number of interesting new products somewhat overshadowed by the now established OCTs and testing equipment.
Litigation and the practitioner - part 3
Authors: Hirji Nizar K
Published: October 2022

Dr Nizar K Hirji looks at employer responsibility and also accountability for clinicians operating within NHS England.
Understanding lens thickness
Authors: Sanders Andy
Published: October 2022

Andy Sanders takes a look at lens thickness and what should be borne in mind to offer our patients the best appearance and wearing comfort when dispensing any particular refractive correction.
Case study: An option for tired eyes
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: October 2022

Bill Harvey tries out a new spectacle lens option for a reluctant spectacle wearer experiencing signs of digital eye strain.
Visual impairment and physical and mental health comorbidities
Authors: Court Helen
Published: October 2022

Dr Helen Court explains why it is important to consider the relevance of comorbidity when dealing with the visually impaired.
In focus: Opening practitioners eyes to the new digital age
Authors: Bennett Chris
Published: October 2022

Bausch and Lomb has introduced a contact lens it says is ready for the digital age but are practitioners ready to fit it? Chris Bennett reports from the Ultra launch in Warwickshire.
The pros and cons of promotional deals
Authors: Craik David
Published: October 2022

Cutting clients a deal has long been used to get feet through the door. David Craik reports on the strategies and their effectiveness.
PVD and retinal detachment - an optometric approach: part 1
Authors: Macalister Graham
Published: October 2022

Dr Graham Macalister explains the prevalence and nature of the various forms of retinal detachment.
Progressive power lenses - part 1
Authors: Jalie Mo
Published: October 2022

In the first of a four part series, Professor Mo Jalie explains the design of modern progressive power lenses.
Introduction to prosthetic contact lens practice
Authors: Hughes Karen
Published: October 2022

Karen Hughes offers an introduction to this specialised yet rewarding area of contact lens practice.
Progressive power lenses - part 2
Authors: Jalie Mo
Published: October 2022

In the second of a six-part series, Professor Mo Jalie explains the design of modern progressive power lenses.
OCT case study walkthrough
Authors: Mody Christopher
Published: October 2022

Christopher Mody presents another in our occasional series of cases showing the systematic OCT assessment and analysis of a patient leading to the appropriate management.
Refractive surgery: The monovision approach to presbyopia
Authors: Raju Dasi
Published: October 2022

Dasi Raju explains how modern surgical intervention offering monovision correction is proving successful in the management of presbyopia
Depression: A guide for eye care practitioners – part 2
Authors: Nollett Claire
Published: October 2022

In the second of two articles looking at the impact of sight loss on mental health, Claire Nollett, one of the DEPVIT study research team, explains the nature and extent of depression in the UK
Nutrition and AMD - part 1
Authors: Stevens Rebekah , Bartlett Hannah
Published: October 2022

In the first of a two-part series, Dr Rebekah Stevens and Dr Hannah Bartlett review the evidence for nutritional influence upon the progression of age related macular degeneration
Viral keratitis: causes and consequences
Authors: Henriquez Fiona L
Published: October 2022

Professor Fiona L Henriquez continues the series about microbial keratitis with a discussion of viral disease.
Enhancing patient experience through improved contact lens compliance
Authors: Morgan Philip
Published: October 2022

Professor Philip B Morgan and Sarah L Morgan discuss targeting contact lens wearer behaviour and explore the practitioner-patient opportunities to minimise risk and optimise safety amongst contact lens wearers.
Diabetes – 2 The single common grading pathway, grading overview and non-sight threatening disease
Authors: Mitchell Peter
Published: October 2022

Continuing our series on diabetic retinopathy, Peter Mitchell offers an overview of the Grading Scheme used in English National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and discusses the management of non-sight threatening diabetes eye disease detected during the grading process based on the final outcome grade.
Case study: An embedded contact lens
Authors: Kumar Narendra
Published: October 2022

A recent story attracting widespread media attention reminded Dr Narendra Kumar of another case of a patient whose hard lens could not be removed
Inflammatory disease of the posterior chamber
Authors: Probert Ceri
Published: October 2022

In another of his occasional updates on ocular diseases with systemic implications, Ceri Probert takes a look at the range of diseases of often very different nature which all have impact upon the posterior chamber.
Lifting the lid on dry eye practice – part 4: case studies
Authors: McArthur Craig
Published: October 2022

Craig McArthur continues his series on developing a specialist care service for common ocular surface disorders with an in-depth look at an individual case of management of blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction
Evaluating the best evidence for clinical decision-making
Authors: Suttle Catherine
Published: October 2022

Increasingly, our clinical actions and the advice we offer to patients is influenced by the latest research published. But how are we to interpret the many studies and their outcomes? In the first in an occasional series looking at research analysis and its influence on modes of practice, Dr Catherine Suttle explains how we might interpret published evidence
Hearing and hearing loss: an eye care practitioner's guide - part 2
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: October 2022

Bill Harvey explains the various management strategies available to those with hearing impairment
Dry eye, cataract and refractive surgery
Authors: Recchioni Alberto , Ipek Tugce , Kolli Sai , Hartwig Andreas , O'Donnell Clare
Published: October 2022

Alberto Recchioni, Tugce Ipek, Sai Kolli, Dr Andreas Hartwig and Dr Clare O'Donnell discuss the pre and post-operative impact of dry eye disease upon the outcome of refractive corneal and cataract surgery.
Progressive power lenses - part 8
Authors: Jalie Mo
Published: October 2022

In the eighth part of our comprehensive series discussing progressive spectacle lens design, Professor Mo Jalie looks at some of the less common designs to be patented, some of which may well appear in the future.
The non-verbal patient
Authors: Millington Andy
Published: October 2022

Andy Millington looks at the underlying causes preventing some patients from speaking and addresses how best to manage them in eye care practice.
In focus: Trying to get traction for an English vision of eye care
Authors: Gallacher Jo
Published: October 2022

As a national eye health strategy is brought to the attention of Parliament, Jo Gallacher spoke to industry leaders to find out what it means for eye care providers.
CET feedback: Age-related macular degeneration and nutrition
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: October 2022

Bill Harvey offers some feedback on the latest interactive CET exercise.
Progressive power lenses - part 9
Authors: Jalie Mo
Published: October 2022

Professor Mo Jalie takes a look at adaptive optics and the development of lenses with controllable power change capability.
Myopia management
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: October 2022

This month's interactive CET is designed to encourage consideration of the published evidence for techniques hoping to slow myopic progression. Bill Harvey explains.
Acanthamoeba and its ocular impact
Authors: Henriquez Fiona L
Published: October 2022

Professor Fiona L Henriquez describes the nature of Acanthamoeba and its impact upon ocular health.
Progressive power lenses - part 11
Authors: Jalie Mo
Published: October 2022

Professor Mo Jalie discusses the recently introduced eighth generation of progressive lens design.
A guide to fixation disparity
Authors: Franklin Andrew
Published: October 2022

Andrew Franklin explains the concept of fixation disparity and how it might be measured and interpreted.
Low vision rehabilitation, a global right
Authors: Gast Myran , Smalbrugge Joanneke Kampen
Published: October 2022

Myran Gast and Joanneke Kampen Smalbrugge report from the Netherlands where the latest major international conference focusing on low vision took place.
Look local: Battle still at art of Hastings
Authors: White Emma
Published: October 2022

Historic Hastings attracts a varied client base for eye care. Emma White reports.
The fire extinguisher that you need
Authors: Optician
Published: October 2022

Knowing which extinguisher you need and when and how to service it is essential for any business. Optician reports on the steps you need to take to make your practice safe.
Bacterial keratitis: causes and consequences
Authors: Henriquez Fiona L
Published: October 2022

Professor Fiona L Henriquez discusses bacterial keratitis and its management.
Forceps touch marks on premium intraocular lens: Does it matter?
Authors: Dhillon Navpreet , Ilango Balasubramaniam
Published: October 2022

Navpreet Dhillon and Balasubramaniam Ilango describe a study aimed at discovering whether manual positioning of intraocular lenses has an impact on their subsequent visual performance.
Getting it right first time with OCT
Authors: Trikha Sameer , Jaccard Nicolas , Lakhani Jay
Published: October 2022

Sameer Trikha, Nicolas Jaccard and Jay Lakhani describe the development of artificial intelligence clinical decision support for optical coherence tomography interpretation.
Enhanced services: Primary care in South Wales
Authors: Britton Andy
Published: October 2022

This year, Specsavers in Haverfordwest won the Optician Award for Enhanced Optical Services. Here practice director Andy Britton shows how a flexible approach to community management of wet AMD helped to save the sight of a patient.
In focus: Declining state of vision
Authors: Bennett Chris
Published: October 2022

Specsavers and the Royal National Institute of Blind people published its second annual report into the state of the nation's eye health last week. Alongside the facts and figures were increasingly urgent calls for action, writes Chris Bennett.
Binocular vision: Latest research on amblyopia treatment
Authors: Elliott Adele , Vancleef Kathleen
Published: October 2022

Adele Elliott and Dr Kathleen Vancleef offer a review of current thinking in the management of amblyopia
Meibography: an overview
Authors: Elder Marian , Srinivasan Sruthi
Published: October 2022

Dr Marian Elder and Assistant Professor Sruthi Srinivasan explain the use and significance of the technique of meibography
In Focus: CCGs hail ‘victory for common sense’ after Avastin ruling
Authors: Rai-Roche Sean
Published: October 2022

A ruling in favour of 12 CCGs is an important win for AMD sufferers and the health service, reports Sean Rai-Roche
A reclassification of astigmatism
Authors: Burek Henry
Published: October 2022

Henry Burek discusses astigmatism and suggests a new way of considering mixed astigmatism
In focus: How good is your driving vision?
Authors: Wickens Zoe
Published: October 2022

With road conditions worsening at this time of year, some chilling statistics have been released about the number of drivers forgetting or choosing not to wear their vision aids behind the wheel. Zoe Wickens reports
The return of chloroquine
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: October 2022

The resurgence in the prescribing of the potentially maculotoxic drug hydroxychloroquine has led the Royal College of Ophthalmologists to produce a new screening guideline of which, Bill Harvey argues, we should be aware
Case study: Headache and heartache
Authors: Patel Kirit
Published: October 2022

In the last of his series of interesting cases presenting to community practice, Kirit Patel describes three different patients illustrating how both neurological and cardiovascular influences can impact on eye health
Hybrid : The best of both worlds?
Authors: Bennett Chris
Published: October 2022

Drop out from contact lens wear continues to be a problem so everything that helps patients stay in lenses is worth consideration. Chris Bennett asks if hybrid contact lenses can help by offering the advantages of both hard and soft lenses
In focus: Government misunderstanding full costs of an eye exam
Authors: Haynes Luke
Published: October 2022

NHS eye examination fees have been frozen at £21.31 since 2015 despite continued calls for an increase from the OFNC. Luke Haynes investigates the true costs of eye exams in England
Feedback: Audiology interactive
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: October 2022

Bill Harvey discusses your responses to our recent interactive CET exercise concerning hearing impairment and its impact upon eye care practice
In focus: DO erasure a gloomy moment for colorimetry
Authors: Ayling Joe
Published: October 2022

A dispensing optician in Scotland has been erased from the General Optical Council register after the regulator found misconduct relating to his recommendations of tinted lenses to children. Joe Ayling reports
Looking at labs: Manufacturing lenses - part 2 generation
Authors: Hale Mike
Published: October 2022

Mike Hale continues the series with a look at lens generators and speaks to Chris Smith of Waterside about the generation process
Feedback: Litigation and the practitioner
Authors: Harvey Bill , Hirji Nizar
Published: October 2022

Bill Harvey and Dr Nizar Hirji discuss the second in our series of interactive CET exercises dedicated to litigation and the eye care practitioner
Case study: Continuing care
Authors: Jackson Lynn
Published: October 2022

Community optometrist Lynn Jackson describes a case she has followed over much of her career that emphasises the value of continuity of care. It also reflects changes in the availability of technology over the past three decades
Bifocals: Executive bifocal creatively solves an artist's problem
Authors: Shapiro Jonathan
Published: October 2022

An innovative solution to an artist's needs for clear close and distant vision in her studio provided a welcome dispensing challenge. Jonathan Shapiro reports
lenses: A new technical report – free form spectacle lenses
Authors: Rabbetts Ronald
Published: October 2022

Ronald Rabbetts describes and a new report from the British Standards Institute that clarifies the terminology surrounding free form lenses
In Focus: GOC sets timeline for education review
Authors: Ayling Joe
Published: October 2022

Education reform was top of the agenda this week when the General Optical Council held its quarterly meeting in London. Joe Ayling reports
In Focus: Opticians still reeling from Capita fiasco
Authors: Jones Simon
Published: October 2022

An audit of Capita's handling of the NHS service contract shows optical practices are the last to feel the benefits of so called improvement plans put in place by the beleaguered outsourcers. Simon Jones reports
Case study: Refractive surgery abroad
Authors: Stephenson Graeme , McGowan Scott O'Regan
Published: October 2022

Contact lens optician Graeme Stephenson and patient Scott O'Regan McGowan describe the experience of receiving refractive surgery overseas with great success
In focus: Is the new DVLA number plate campaign enough?
Authors: Wickens Zoe
Published: October 2022

The DVLA is encouraging drivers to self-check their vision by independently undertaking the number plate test. Zoe Wickens explores whether it is enough to prevent road accidents
Dry eye treatments round-up
Authors: Wickens Zoe
Published: October 2022

With most working environments now demanding long hours of screen time and with air conditioning on full blast in the summer, dry eye symptoms are often difficult to escape. Zoe Wickens reports on what products are on the market to ease the pain and asks some office staff to give them a try