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Luck of the dice
Authors: Youngman Angela
Published: May 2014

Each month we suggest well-tried, rewarding activities requiring little advanced planning.
Banging bottles!
Authors: Hampshire Viv
Published: May 2014

Banging, shaking, or blowing into bottles partially filled with water or other substances can create a wide range of musical sounds and produce some interesting visual results, while also offering an early introduction to simple science.
Middle Eastern munchies
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

Try making these tasty snacks with the children in your setting.
Home-based unit: Part 2
Authors: Ridall-Leech Sheila
Published: May 2014

Sheila Ridall-Leech offers advice on learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5 for the unit ‘Understand how to set up a home-based childcare service’, which is part of the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.
Money, money, money
Authors: Sharpe Deborah
Published: May 2014

Some fun ideas for introducing the concept of money to children, through play.
Are you sitting comfortably?
Authors: Hodgman Liz
Published: May 2014

Some practical ideas for creating a snuggly book corner in your home.
Born for maths?
Authors: Tassoni Penny
Published: May 2014

Leading education consultant Penny Tassoni reflects on how practitioners can introduce problem solving and numeracy based activies within the home setting.
Baking festive Florentines!
Authors: Hammond Paula , Lillie Stephen
Published: May 2014

A delicious Christmas recipe for you and the children to make together.
A learning curve
Authors: Dawson Susanna
Published: May 2014

NCMA's chair Susanna Dawson takes up the pen this month to discuss flexible study options for the Level 3 Diploma.
Creating bookworm boys
Authors: Doyle Phoebe
Published: May 2014

Getting boys into books can seem like an Everest-style challenge for childcare professionals at times. Here Phoebe Doyle gives some tips for getting boys enthusing about literature.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Authors: Anguita Maria
Published: May 2014

Maria Anguita hightlights the symptoms of this condition and explains what you can do to help.
Measuring
Authors: Wright Yvonne
Published: May 2014

Our reviewers take a peek at a new-look Ladybird book, a book promoting problem solving, and an old favourite re-launched.
How to be prepared!
Authors: Neville Sarah
Published: May 2014

In the start of a new series, childminder Sarah Neville explains how you can make inspection day a little less stressful…
Step into their shoes
Authors: Lee Wendy
Published: May 2014

Wendy Lee looks at what it is like for children who struggle to communicate and explains what you can do to help.
Buzz, buzz – wasp alert!
Authors: Youngman Angela
Published: May 2014

Wasps are an annoyance that, at times, can ruin summertime activities. Angela Youngman gives some advice on coping with the wasps in your life.
Celebrate Father's Day
Authors: Hart karen
Published: May 2014

A range of activities to help children appreciate the important men in their life.
Treating stings and bites!
Authors: Anguita Maria
Published: May 2014

Summer is the season of outdoor fun, but bared flesh is an irresistible attraction for insects and other bugs, not to mention nettles…
Laying the foundations for social play
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

Play, as any carer knows, is a crucial part of childhood. It is not just one of the great pleasures: it is vital to development.
Splash of colour: Painting Apron £7.56
Authors: Fawcett Bev
Published: May 2014

This month, our reviewers take a look at some resources perfect for messy play, art and craft projects.
Meeting the requirements
Authors: Neville Sarah
Published: May 2014

‘Outstanding’ childminder Sarah Neville gives top tips on making sure you have all the paperwork in place ahead of your inspection.
Shopping central
Authors: Hart Karen
Published: May 2014

Some imaginative role-play ideas, with a shop-based theme.
Creating a behaviour chart
Authors: Hodgman Liz
Published: May 2014

Some child-centred ideas for encouraging good behaviour.
Travelling teddies
Authors: Hodgman Liz
Published: May 2014

Using a ‘travelling teddy’ in a childcare setting can help children to learn about other people's lives in a real way.
Miss Tutu's Star
Authors: Bennett Rachel
Published: May 2014

Our reviewers bring you a selection of books, perfect for budding dancers or mechanics!
Writing a story book
Authors: Hodgman Liz
Published: May 2014

Ideas for encouraging children to use their imagination and create their own bedtime tale.
Painting without a brush
Authors: Hampshire Viv
Published: May 2014

Children love to paint. These activities explore some unusual ways of creating marks, patterns and paintings without using a brush.
Hibernation time!
Authors: Garner Lynne
Published: May 2014

Lynne Garner provides information and ideas to help you plan an animal-themed project for the colder season ahead.
As easy as ABC!
Authors: Youngman Angela
Published: May 2014

Angela Youngman suggests ideas for creating your own alphabet garden, together with some letter-based learning fun.
Book review
Authors: Smith Susan
Published: May 2014

Our reviewers bring you a selection of books full of magic and michief!
Whose hat?
Authors: Hampshire Viv
Published: May 2014

Some simple dressing-up and role-play activities for all ages, using a collection of hats and headwear.
DIY number line
Authors: Hodgman Liz
Published: May 2014

Some ideas for introducing number learning and simple sums into play.
Holding an exercise day!
Authors: Hart Karen
Published: May 2014

After the excesses of Christmas, here are some fun activities and recipes to get you and the children moving around and eating healthily.
Rainy day tip!
Authors: Braal Bernice de
Published: May 2014

Send your letters to: The Editor, Child Care, St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0PB Fax: 020 7978 8319 email: childcare@markallengroup.com
Mixed ages and stages
Authors: Sharpe Deborah
Published: May 2014

Providing activities suitable for a wide age range of children can be a challenge. Deborah Sharpe offers some pointers.
The great garden gastropods
Authors: Garner Lynn
Published: May 2014

We are all familiar with the sight of snails in our gardens, and with the silvery trail they leave behind as they munch our plants, but there is more to them than meets the eye.
Reducing paperwork
Authors: Hinds S
Published: May 2014

Send your letters to: The Editor, Child Care, St Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0PB Fax: 020 7978 8319 email: childcare@markallengroup.com
Keep a safe perspective
Authors: de Braal Bernice
Published: May 2014

Keeping children safe is fundamental to running a childminding practice, but how do you assure parents that wrapping their little ones in cotton wool is not the answer?
Taking a gander at the goose
Authors: Garner Lynne
Published: May 2014

Geese feature in a number of nursery rhymes and stories, which makes them ideal subjects for a series of activities that will help children to better understand the world around them.
Just another inspection day
Authors: de Braal Bernice
Published: May 2014

The day of an inspection is always a nerve-racking time for a childminder. Here, Bernice de Braal offers some tips on how to keep any nerves at bay when Ofsted pays a visit.
Water play: Filling and emptying
Authors: White Hilary
Published: May 2014

Water is one of the cheapest, most versatile, and in the UK at least, one of the most readily available of resources, offering almost limitless opportunities for exploration and learning.
Living in an octopus’ garden
Authors: Hart Karen
Published: May 2014

The sea features in children's books, popular films, and in songs and rhymes, and as a topic, it makes for a great starting point for such a wide variety of activities for children of all ages
Hunting for treasure…
Authors: White Hilary
Published: May 2014

Some ideas for creating interesting and challenging treasure hunts for the children in your setting.
Exciting Easter activities
Authors: Jones Julia
Published: May 2014

A few creative craft ideas, to get you into the Easter spirit.
The revised framework
Authors: Staynes William
Published: May 2014

William Staynes from 4Children refects on some of the changes to the EYFS set to be introduced in September 2012, such as an increased emphasis on parent/practitioner relationships and the two-year-old check.
There was an old lady…
Authors: Hampshire Viv
Published: May 2014

A variety of simple activities based on the words of the familiar rhyme ‘There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly’.
Discover traditional crafts
Authors: Jones Julia
Published: May 2014

Some artistic projects for raising self-confidence, developing hand-eye coordination and creative development.
Men in the home
Authors: Smith Susan
Published: May 2014

Send your letters to: The Editor, Child Care, St Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0PB Fax: 020 7978 8319 email: childcare@markallengroup.com
Olympic spirit
Authors: Smith Susan
Published: May 2014

Send your letters to: The Editor, Child Care, St Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0PB Fax: 020 7978 8319 email: childcare@markallengroup.com
To the heart of the matter
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

It is a fact of life that where there is more than one child, there will inevitably be a conflict or quarrel that needs resolving. However, knowing if or when to intervene is a tricky skill.
Children staying the night
Authors: Clavering Tina
Published: May 2014

Extending your provision to offer parents the option for their children to stay overnight will require some organisation, but continuity of care should always be top priority.
Promoting global awareness
Authors: Neville Sarah
Published: May 2014

April 22 is Earth Day, a global promotion of environmental awareness. This year's event will focus on climate change and what changes we can make to help protect our planet.
Sensing children's lives
Authors: Thomas Beth
Published: May 2014

The influences that affect development are many and tangled, and any policy in one area will have a knock-on effect elsewhere. The first of two articles, examines social ecology.
Seizuring cat: what to ask, what to do?
Authors: Palus Viktor , Eminaga Salih , Cherubini Giunio Bruto
Published: May 2014

A seizuring cat can be a challenging case for every veterinarian and, therefore, the correct diagnosis and the appropriate management of such a case requires understanding of the most common causes of feline seizures. The underlying cause of the seizures should be investigated by a thorough questioning of the diagnostic approach and most likely diagnoses. If the cause of the seizures can be found then the appropriate therapeutic approach may improve the prognosis. The treatment of the feline seizures is similar to the canine patients; however, the differences should be kept in mind. This article is tailored to answer the most common questions that veterinary surgeons should ask themselves when dealing with a seizuring cat.
Intrahepatic portocaval shunt in dogs: diagnostic approach and therapy
Authors: Orioles Massimo , Fernandes Ricardo , Barreau Pierre
Published: May 2014

Portosystemic shunt (PSS) is a relatively common phenomenon in dogs. PSS may be either intrahepatic (IHPSS) or extraheptic (EHPSS), congenital or acquired. The most commonly identified shunts are of congenital origin and consist of single, large intrahepatic or extrahepatic shunts. Since the discovery of the condition, PSS has been treated by medical or surgical methods, or a combination of both. Surgical techniques for partial attenuation of EHPSS and IHPSS include silk suture attenuation, ameroid constrictor placement, cellophane banding, and hydraulic occluders.

This article describes the diagnostic process and the treatment of a case of IHPSS in a 7-month-old male entire Bull Mastiff, and provides an in depth discussion regarding clinical and diagnostic features, surgical treatment, complications, follow-up and prognostic factors.
Pericardial effusion in dogs: an aetiological mystery
Authors: Wray Jon
Published: May 2014

Pericardial effusion is a common clinical entity in dogs with the majority of cases either being associated with cardiac malignancy or being termed idiopathic. An aetiological diagnosis for the majority of cases is not determined. This entity commonly causes both right-backwards heart failure and forward heart failure as a result of cardiac tamponade and must be relieved by mechanical drainage of the effusion, medical therapy being of undetermined role in this setting. This article briefly reviews the presentation, diagnosis and management of pericardial effusion in dogs.
Rabies in Europe: distribution, risk, diagnosis and prevention
Authors: Castro Pablo David Jimenez , Johnson Nicholas , Freuling Conrad
Published: May 2014

Rabies has always been a disease that has attracted the attention of the public eye. Due to the high case fatality rate of infected humans and animals, government authorities have always invested resources for its control and prevention. It is necessary to keep a close watch for outbreaks of the virus, to ensure rapid implementation of control measures and reassess disease epidemiology. This article's intention is to give an updated assessment of the status of rabies in Europe, focusing on distribution, risk, diagnosis and prevention.
Managing the ‘end-stage’ atopic canine
Authors: Paterson Sue
Published: May 2014

The management of chronic atopic dermatitis is challenging. Dogs not only need to have their atopic dermatitis controlled but chronic damage in the form of hyperpigmentation and lichenification needs to be reversed. A thorough investigation of each case is crucial to identify contributory factors such as infection, parasites and concurrent adverse food reactions before therapy is added to treat chronically damaged skin with such drugs as topical and systemic glucocorticoids and systemic ciclosporine.
Case study: Foleyella furcata from a wild-caught Graceful Chameleon
Authors: Pellett Sarah , Cope Iain , Fiddes Matthew
Published: May 2014

A wild-caught Graceful Chameleon, Chamaeleo gracilis, presented with subcutaneous lesions. Microfilariae were observed from a freshly prepared blood smear. Live filariid parasites were removed from the subcutaneous lesions under a general anaesthesia and were identified as Foleyella species, presumed to be F. furcata.A single topical application of selamectin (Stronghold®, 60 mg/ml, Zoetis) at 12 mg/kg was applied.

The chameleon displayed signs of inappetance and lethargy and was found dead 48 hours post treatment. Post mortem examination revealed large nematodes within the ventrocranial aspect of the chest and around the heart. These nematodes were still alive at the time of necropsy. Local inflammation could be seen.

In this case report we discuss Foleyella furcata infection in an African chameleon and adverse effects of treatment with selamectin, while considering other treatment options for this parasite.
The science behind diabetes
Authors: Porter Stephen
Published: May 2014

Professor Stephen Porter reviews the metabolic and clinical aspects of diabetes mellitus and explores the oral manifestations that may arise with this condition.
Protecting your profession: indemnity and regulation
Authors: Hoppenbrouwers Rupert
Published: May 2014

Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, Head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU) explains why indemnity will be essential once registration is introduced this summer.
Dental care for the patient with Down's syndrome
Authors: Reeves Juliette
Published: May 2014

Approximately one in every 1000 births results on trisomy 21, or Down's syndrome, and there are 60000 people in the UK with this condition. These individuals will have a degree of learning difficulty and a number of factors that can affect their oral health. Juliette Reeves details some of the measures that can be taken to ensure that comprehensive dental care is given to the individual with Down's syndrome.
Oral health education: whose job is it anyway?
Authors: Tilling Elaine
Published: May 2014

There is a strong correlation between poor oral hygiene and the incidence of dental disease. Here, Elaine Tilling highlights the importance of prevention in practice and describes how having an appropriately trained nurse to undertake oral hygiene advice can be an extremely valuable addition to patient care.
A guiding light through the maze of qualifications
Authors: Nadel Lorraine
Published: May 2014

Looking to undertake a qualification? Confused as to whether to do the National or the NVQ? Lorraine Nadel takes an in-depth look at what both courses entail and gives guidance on how to choose the right qualification for you.
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Authors: Johal Ama
Published: May 2014

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a potentially life-threatening condition which affects a significant proportion of men and women in the UK. Ama Johal looks at the symptoms, treatment and role of the dental team in caring for patients with this condition.
Can oral health promotion challenge addiction?
Authors: Lad Hina , Periam Cath
Published: May 2014

Next year, 700 000 people could give up smoking as a result of the ban by the government on smoking in public places due to be introduced in England. Can we rise to the challenge to support smokers to stop in time for the introduction of the ban?
Oral health and diabetes: making a real difference
Authors: Chandler Debbie
Published: May 2014

Debbie Chandler of West Dorset Oral Health Promotion Unit gives advice on handling diabetic patients in general dental practice
A momentous time
Authors: Holland Caroline
Published: May 2014

Events, events and more events; it has been a momentous few weeks featuring a series of major news events, all of them with an impact on the working lives of dental nurses. One of the most significant has been the launch of the Dental Complaints Service (DCS). As you will read in our account, dental practices are already referring patients to the service, showing they are confident about its impartiality.
Overview of clinical techniques of sedation
Authors: Macpherson Avril
Published: May 2014

A variety of techniques are used by dentists and doctors in the UK to provide conscious sedation for adults and children having dental treatment. Avril Macpherson details the techniques currently employed in the UK and also outlines some of the emerging modalities.
Impressions of the 'big day': the Nat Cert exam
Authors: Tapsell Corinne
Published: May 2014

In this article, Corinne Tapsell interviews dental nurses who sat the National Certificate exam in May 2006. The candidates share their experiences of the day and offer advice to those sitting the exam in the future.
Gum diseases: preventive measures and management
Authors: Galgut Peter
Published: May 2014

It is estimated that 8% of the adult population of England and Wales have severe periodontal disease. Gum diseases rarely present with painful symptoms so many people do not seek dental advice or treatment. Peter Galgut details the preventive measures and management options available for these conditions.
Restorative dentistry in a dental hospital: a nurse's perspective
Authors: Myers Geraldine
Published: May 2014

Geraldine Myers is a Senior Dental Nurse in Restorative Dentistry at The Liverpool University Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry. In this article, she gives us an insight into life at ‘The Dental’ and tells us why she enjoys her job so much.
Implantology training for the whole dental team
Authors: Hunter Sally
Published: May 2014

The Diploma in Implant Dentistry, one of the flagship programmes for dentists, now includes a training module and study weekend for the whole dental team. Sally Hunter tells us about this latest initiative from the FGDP(UK).
GDC Scope of Practice: what am I allowed to do?
Authors: Collins Janet
Published: May 2014

Janet Collins, Head of Standards at the General Dental Council, outlines the Council's scope of practice consultation on who can do what in the dental team.
Practical procedures: administering oxygen
Authors: Jevon Phil
Published: May 2014

Last month, Phil Jevon explained how to assess a patient's breathing and reviewed different types of breathlessness. This month, he discusses the administration of oxygen in the dental practice
Open up to mouth cancer
Authors: Meese Tessa
Published: May 2014

The UK's premier dental exhibition, Dental Showcase, is taking place at ExCeL London this month.
It's a pain: Dealing with patients with toothache
Authors: Groves Ross
Published: May 2014

A toothache occurs when the nerve root of a tooth is irritated. The most common causes are tooth infection, tooth decay, tooth injury, gum disease and inflammation. The severity of a toothache can range from a mild discomfort to excruciating pain. This article discusses drugs for relieving toothache.
Evidence-based practice in dental nursing: An introduction
Authors: Reed Debbie
Published: May 2014

Evidence-based practice is a thoughtful integration of the best available evidence, coupled with clinical expertise. It enables one to address healthcare questions with an evaluative and qualitative approach. This article outlines evidence-based practice and encourage dental nurses to discuss and embrace its adoption.
Oral manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus
Authors: Mulryan Chris
Published: May 2014

HIV is a viral infection that progressively damages the immune system. Relatively late in the infection, oral signs can appear which signal that significant damage to the immune system has occurred.This article describes these conditions in order to assist oral health professionals recognize them
The periodontium: an anatomical guide
Authors: Cope Graham , Cope Anwen
Published: May 2014

The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for one's teeth. All structures are also referred to as the periodontium. To appreciate its complexity and its structure is to understand that which underpins basic dental treatment
How to create a sterile field: The dental nurses’ role
Authors: Crabb Claire
Published: May 2014

Implants can fail if they become infected, so dental nurses must create a sterile field and follow other precautions to prevent cross-infection. Claire Crabb describes the roles of the dental nurses involved in this process
Airborne contamination in dental practices: an overview
Authors: Osborne Christopher
Published: May 2014

Dental healthcare workers can be exposed to a wide range of airborne contamination. The use of a high-performance air cleaning system is a cost-effective, efficient and reliable method for reducing the exposure to contamination in a dental practice
Continuing your education. Part 4: searching the literature
Authors: Fowler John
Published: May 2014

This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only survive but complete the course. This article examines one of the areas students new to study often find the hardest—searching the literature
Diagnosing equine lameness – the technological options
Authors: Clegg Peter
Published: May 2014

This article provides an abstract of a presentation by Professor Peter Clegg, of the University of Liverpool, at the recent BHS LitoVet® Equine Lameness Awareness Conference
A second career
Authors: Matson Richard
Published: May 2014

Richard Matson of Twemlows Stud explains the life of a surrogate mare
Breeding matters
Authors: Ashby David
Published: May 2014

David Ashby, Director of Amlin Plus, international specialist bloodstock insurers, explains the cover available for breeders
Climate Control
Authors: Adcock Dominic
Published: May 2014

Dominic Adcock DipWCF talks to Ally Gau about the farriery challenges presented by extreme weather conditions
Understanding neonatal isoerythrolysis
Authors: Richardson Andy
Published: May 2014

Andy Richardson BVSc MRCVS, of Wessex Equine Ltd discusses the potentially fatal condition of haemolytic anaemia in foals
Not just a supporting act
Authors: Dainty Emma
Published: May 2014

Emma Dainty, ACPAT Cat A chartered veterinary physiotherapist HPC, MCSP, MSc explains the structure and function of muscles from a sport horse perspective
Why qualifications count
Authors: Menmuir Joan
Published: May 2014

Continuing professional development through training and establishing benchmark standards of quality are of the utmost importance, maintains Joan Menmuir.
Child health HAY FEVER
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

What is hay fever? And what can be done to help children who suffer from it? Dr Robert Walker explains the symptoms and tells about the different treatments available.
From counting to calculus?
Authors: Loewenstein June
Published: May 2014

How can expectations in early years mathematics be enhanced? June Loewenstein supports the need for a fresh curriculum approach.
United we do not always stand
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

Nursery nurses and teachers should be united in their efforts to give children the best possible start in life. But this is not always the case, says Jenny Barber.
A day in the life of Mary Callard
Authors: Callard Mary
Published: May 2014

Mary Callard has had a long involvement with Bessemer Grange primary school, south London, as parent, member of the PTA and now as its nursery nurse.
PEN GREEN in Corby, Northants
Authors: Whalley Margy
Published: May 2014

The success of this centre, one of the most renouned ones in the country, lies in a strong partnership between staff and the community. Margy Whalley, its head, explains.
Developing SCIENCE SKILLS
Authors: Sparks Linfield Rachel
Published: May 2014

Through playing with toys and investigating how they work, young children develop scientific knowledge and understanding, writes Rachel Sparks Linfield.
How to develop foundations to later literacy
Authors: Ruttle Kate
Published: May 2014

With the current emphasis on literacy and numeracy, practitioners run the risk of neglecting vital speaking and listening skills, warns Kate Ruttle.
Child health ECZEMA
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

What exactly is eczema? And what can be done to alleviate that painful itch? Dr Walker advises.
First steps to DANCE
Authors: Bower Jane
Published: May 2014

Dance allows young children to express themselves. Jane Bower suggests practical activities to try out with your class.
STRESS
Authors: Imran Robin
Published: May 2014

What is stress? What are the telltale signs in young children? And what can early years educators do to help youngsters who suffer from it? Robin Imran has the answers.
A tale of two small children
Authors: Robinson Tony
Published: May 2014

To coincide with the launch of a new book, Tony Robinson, in an exclusive article for EYE, follows the lives of two children, one in Ghana, the other in Brighton.
Shades of AUTUMN
Authors: Bower Jane
Published: May 2014

Jane Bower presents some practical ideas on the theme of colour, with particular emphasis on autumn and winter.
Talking TEDDIES
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

Teddy bears are the most popular toys there are. Jenny Barber describes some ideas for activities revolving around them. Have fun!
Women are brighter than men!
Authors: Imran Robin
Published: May 2014

How do children learn? And how can we make sure they make the most of their intellectual potential? Robin Imran explains.
Just the ticket for your class TRAVELLING THE PAST
Authors: Campbell Cate
Published: May 2014

Make learning about science and history fun… Take your class for a ride on an old-fashioned tramway. Cate Campbell promises they will love it.
Ideas from around THE WORLD
Authors: Cooper Stephanie
Published: May 2014

The festive season is upon us and there is no getting away from Christmas activities. But there is more to it than Santa and jingle bells, as you will discover with this special project by Stephanie Cooper.
Practical YULETIDE
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

With the children's enthusiasm come Christmas time, there are never too many practical activities to try out in the nursery. Fortunately, Jenny Barber has some great ideas to share with your class.
Jolly Postman counts on you to deliver
Authors: Johnson Emma
Published: May 2014

Add to the festive fun and use the time before Christmas to help your reception children with numeracy. Emma Johnson explains how.
Should parents log onto the net?
Authors: French Barbara , Beetlestone Florence
Published: May 2014

THE world can be a harsh place for working parents. They may leave home early in the morning, drop their child at daycare and in some extreme cases, do not see them until late into the evening.
GEORGE DENT in Darlington
Authors: Pennington Pat
Published: May 2014

George Dent Nursery School in Darlington recently won a coveted ‘gold star’ award following an Ofsted inspection. Pat Pennington gives a guided tour round this 82-year-old school.
Why this is so timely for children
Authors: Cooper Stephanie
Published: May 2014

To coincide with the first of Maths Year 2000’s topics, this month Stephanie Cooper has come up with a few activities you can try in your classroom.
How do we cope with ‘failure’?
Authors: Griffiths Giles
Published: May 2014

Failing an Ofsted inspection can be traumatic. But it can also have a positive impact. Surprised? Giles Griffiths explains how two nursery schools responded.
Mes enfants, parlez-vous français?
Authors: Nicholls Valerie
Published: May 2014

You need not be a master at French to introduce the language in your nursery. Valerie Nicholls has a few tips to get you started.
How to support young children learning to write
Authors: Kelly Clare
Published: May 2014

There is a lot more to writing than the finished product. Clare Kelly has some advice to help you make it a stimulating activity.
Should we keep pets in the nursery?
Authors: Barber Jenny , Tadd Pauline
Published: May 2014

PETS in the nursery are becoming less and less prevalent. This is largely due to the risk of allergies and the ‘hassle’ of keeping them on the premises.
A round-about way to boost self-esteem
Authors: Taylor Rebecca
Published: May 2014

Circle time is not only an ideal opportunity to encourage speaking and listening, it also helps build team spirit and nurture self-confidence, says Rebecca Taylor.
Diarrhoea/Vomiting
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

Vomiting and diarrhoea in a young child are worrying, though often not serious conditions. Dr Walker explains.
Question mark over ‘flawed’ findings
Authors: Peyre Marie
Published: May 2014

WIDELY publicised research demonstrating the importance of structured learning before starting school is now being seriously challenged by the early years professions.
Working their way through the numbers
Authors: Cooper Stephanie
Published: May 2014

THE activities below, based around maths in the workplace, encompass learning goals from maths, language and literacy, knowledge and understanding of the world, physical development as well as personal, social and emotional development.
A day in the life of Averil Travers
Authors: Travers Averil
Published: May 2014

MY days now are so different to my previous existence that I feel as though I have been reincarnated - to a nicer and better life!
Should we have a national register?
Authors: Pritchard Tricia , Patel Chai
Published: May 2014

MANY parents seem very trusting, leaving their children in the care of strangers without making any checks.
Why we must fight this wrong title
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

In the autumn, ‘nursery nurses’ could be referred to as ‘classroom assistants’. Jenny Barber is not happy and launches a campaign against this backward step.
What books to choose for your nursery
Authors: Barnes Anne
Published: May 2014

Anne Barnes looks at a variety of books suitable for early years settings, and singles out a few which have always been favourites with young readers.
The long and winding road to literacy
Authors: Smith Dorothy
Published: May 2014

For some children, acquiring reading skills is a bit of a struggle. Here Dorothy Smith explains how practitioners can facilitate the process.
Providing vision for early years
Authors: Rodd Jillian
Published: May 2014

Dr Jillian Rodd on what it means to be a good leader in the early years, and why the responsibility should be shared between staff members.
Change Of Climate
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

Here is a project that does not require too much in terms of resources, but offers a lot of learning opportunities. So whatever the weather, you will be having fun with your class. By Jenny Barber.
New skills mean a new future
Authors: Betteridge Anne , Ruck Tat
Published: May 2014

How can the family literacy programme help both parents and children acquire an array of new skills? Anne Betteridge and Tat Ruck explain.
How to support learning through record keeping
Authors: Hutchin Vicky
Published: May 2014

Assessment and record -keeping are recognised as being a vital part of supporting childrens learning. Vicky Hutchin looks at the principles and practices.
How you can really needle your pupils
Authors: Richardson Sarah
Published: May 2014

Afraid of losing the thread when introducing young children to sewing? You need not worry with these activities, says Sarah Richardson.
Bringing life TO BEAR WALLS
Authors: Bower Jane
Published: May 2014

Painting a mural on school walls will magically transform your setting. Jane Bower shares her own personal experience and explains the process behind the metamorphosis.
Pay nursery nurses £11,600
Authors: Allen Mark
Published: May 2014

HOW much are nursery nurses worth? That is an extremely difficult question and relates to the values ascribed to the work that is undertaken, market forces, the training, skills and experiences that are brought to bear, comparisons with other relevant groups and the amount that can be afforded from the public purse.
On course to further your career
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

The choice of courses for professionals working in the early years is wide. Jenny Barber lists some of the best ones. Make sure you enrol early!
Linking up to a rich diverse world
Authors: Kenner Charmian
Published: May 2014

Bilingual children have many home literacy experiences early years educators can build on. Charmian Kenner reports on a project in a south London nursery class.
Just the recipe FUN FOOD
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Well, it is that time of year again! Time for family, friends, fun and most importantly, food! Tiffany Prescott has some ideas to stir up the magical spirit of Christmas with a selection of food games and recipes.
Children need to have total access
Authors: Fowlie Anne
Published: May 2014

Children with physical disabilities should be provided with access to every activity. Anne Fowlie on how you can adapt your teaching.
Professional development is the key
Authors: Rodd Jillian
Published: May 2014

Jillian Rodd explains why investing in professional development is crucial if children in early years settings are to receive quality provision.
Play
Authors: Jones Nick
Published: May 2014

As early years educators, we are all too aware of the importance of play in children’s life. But what is developmentally appropriate for them? And how can we maximise the potential offered by play? Nick Jones offers some advice.
Exploring Sound
Authors: Bance Linda
Published: May 2014

Linda Bance has some excellent ideas to make simple musical instruments with children and use them constructively and creatively within your setting.
Heading for higher spheres
Authors: Cooper Stephanie
Published: May 2014

You feel ready to move into senior management, but you are not sure where to get the relevant experience. Stephanie Cooper has some advice.
Exploring the language of stories
Authors: Fraser Lynn
Published: May 2014

Making story boxes that relate to real life experiences is an excellent way to extend children's emerging literacy knowledge. Lynn Fraser explains.
Dealing with Asperger syndrome
Authors:   The National Austistic Society
Published: May 2014

What is Asperger syndrome? And what can you do if you care for a child affected by the condition? Amy Bick, press and PR officer for the NAS, advises.
Building on the Reggio Emilia experience
Authors: Grant Alison
Published: May 2014

Alison Grant on how the Reggio approach inspired a group of early years settings in Warwickshire to work with a local artist and produce a great exhibition.
Bad behaviour to be tackled earlier
Authors: Campbell Cate
Published: May 2014

More powers to tackle bad behaviour are to be given to schools, secretary of state for education Estelle Morris announced recently. Is this the right strategy? Cate Campbell investigates.
Shaping up to early maths by having fun
Authors: Tucker Kate
Published: May 2014

Kate Tucker suggests imaginative ways to help young children develop their skills in counting and pattern recognition.
It's scary STUFF…
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Over the last few years, Halloween has been growing in popularity this side of the Atlantic. So why not grab the opportunity to use this colourful festival to extend children's learning and have fun at the same time? Tiffany Prescott has a few suggestions.
Adding a new dimension to play in the early years
Authors: Woolf Alison
Published: May 2014

Alison Woolf explains why child-initiated play is vital to the emotional development of children in early years settings.
Creative ideas to paper over the Xmas cracks
Authors: Garner Lynne
Published: May 2014

Lynne Garner has some original ideas for easy to make Christmas arts and crafts. Why not get creative and give them a go with your class?
How you can raise a smile and cash at the same time
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Tiffany Prescott has a few ideas to put the fun back into fund-raising this Christmas… and help your setting get some money too.
It's time for PANTOMIME
Authors: Warner Maureen
Published: May 2014

Get into the festive mood! This month Maureen Warner has put together a special project on pantomimes with plenty of ideas to help you make the most of this old Christmas tradition in your setting. Have fun!
Tummy pains
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

Tummy upsets are very common in children under the age of five. But what causes them? And when should one worry that the problem might be more serious? Dr Robert Walker offers some advice.
Beautiful BODY
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Tiffany Prescott has found some web sites that will not only give you superb ideas to use in the classroom, but will also provide the children with an opportunity to explore various areas of health while learning about the human body.
Teaching assistants: Are they the answer?
Authors: Campbell Cate
Published: May 2014

With teacher shortages so high, the government is turning to classroom assistants to take on some of the workload in the classroom. Is this the way forward, and can it work in practice? Cate Campbell investigates.
All you knead is love… and imagination
Authors: Stead Kay
Published: May 2014

Kay Stead on how imaginative use of playdough with young children can help them meet many of the early learning goals.
Mother is the key to building the right links
Authors: Norman Sue
Published: May 2014

This month, Sue Norman follows the different stages in the social development of babies from birth to the age of one.
Child Health PETS
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

Looking after pets is an excellent way for young children to learn to care for another being, but educators should be aware of the health risks involved, and able to spot the signs.
A celebration of NEW LIFE
Authors: Hedley Allison
Published: May 2014

To coincide with the arrival of spring this month, we have compiled a special project bursting with ideas! Here you will find plenty activities that link in with three major seasonal festivals: Passover, Islamic New Year and Easter. A great way to have fun while celebrating diversity in your setting.
Dear Zoo
Authors: Campbell Rod
Published: May 2014

Here is an excellent book with which many children in your setting will probably already be familiar. Helen Bromley, a literacy consultant from Essex, shows you how to make the most of it over the course of a week...and get your children roaring with delight.
Having fun with Food
Authors: Horvath Martine
Published: May 2014

How do you link cookery and literacy? Easy, says Martine Horvath. Just take your books into the kitchen. With a pinch of imagination, you can enjoy tasty recipes inspired by well-known stories, as this special project shows. Enjoy these finger-licking good ideas!
Creative ideas that will drive you potty
Authors: Garner Lynne
Published: May 2014

Lynne Garner has come up with some very original ideas to recycle all the clay pots lying around unused in your garden or shed.
The name to still celebrate after 50 years
Authors: Dennis-Jones Charlotte
Published: May 2014

Charlotte Dennis-Jones on what the Montessori approach is all about, and why it will still be with us in the future.
The return of peter rabbit
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of children's literature most famous and well loved character: Peter Rabbit. So why not visit some of the sites featured here and go bunny crazy too for the occasion? By Tiffany Prescott.
Adapt teaching to the kind of learners they are
Authors: Bayley Ros
Published: May 2014

Know the difference between visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners, and you will be able to extend all of their senses.
How trade unions can help you with work problems
Authors: Johnson Sue
Published: May 2014

Being the member of a professional association or trade union can make life a lot easier when a work-related problem arises. By Sue Johnson.
Child health ECZEMA
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

This month, Dr Robert Walker looks at the different types of eczema, what causes the itchy feeling, and how you can treat this common skin problem.
Your first port of call is to build a portfolio
Authors: Code Jo
Published: May 2014

What can you do to aid your personal development as an early years professional? Put together a portfolio, advises Jo Code.
Season of mists and mellow thanksgiving
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

As trees begin to shed their leaves, Tiffany Prescott has a few suggestions to celebrate the arrival of autumn on our shores.
How to organise a successful children's party
Authors: Stead Kay
Published: May 2014

Anxious your Christmas do will not be a success? Kay Stead helps you avoid all the common pitfalls of organising a party for the very young.
Seasonal activities for everyone
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Are your little ones going Santa-mad already? Here are some great activities to keep them busy in the run-up to Christmas. By Tiffany Prescott.
Children should learn to decide for themselves
Authors: Bayley Ros
Published: May 2014

Ros Bayley on why we must allow children to take risks and how we can encourage them to make decisions for themselves.
The key to success
Authors: Allen Mark
Published: May 2014

I WISH that it had been written before or that I had dipped into it sooner. However, when I read the book over Christmas it came as a profound and simple realisation of all that I knew instinctively was true: that emotional intelligence is far more important than intelligence quotient in determining success and happiness.
Pulling power ON THE NET
Authors: Hedley Allison
Published: May 2014

Open your classroom door to the interactive, expressive world of puppets with this selection of websites. By Allison Hedley.
Finding time to manage your own business
Authors: Lee Lynette
Published: May 2014

It is very easy to allow your job to overtake you and lose the focus of what is important – your staff. Lynette Lee offers her ideas.
The recipe for magic with no strings attached
Authors: Bayley Ros
Published: May 2014

Ros Bayley looks at how this delightful resource can be used to support nearly every aspect of the curriculum, and help learning.
Helping children to make up their own minds
Authors: Williams Joanna
Published: May 2014

Being told what to do the whole time is part of childhood. But how can we help children to make their own decisions? By Joanna Williams.
A day in the life of Heidi Aldridge
Authors: Aldridge Heidi
Published: May 2014

Heidi Aldridge is the namager of a private nursery called Dee's Day Nursery, Raynes Park, south London. Here, she explains how she spends a typical day.
Hay fever
Authors: Walker Robert
Published: May 2014

What is hay fever? And what can be done to help children who suffer from it? Dr Robert Walker explains the symptoms and tells about the different treatments available.
A day in the life Brenda Symes
Authors: Symes Brenda
Published: May 2014

Brenda Symes, centre leader at Happy Times, Hammersmith, London, takes us through Chef's Day, part of the company's programme of themed activity days.
Please don't give us today your daily grunt
Authors: Wells OBE Alan
Published: May 2014

Alan Wells explains why he was surprised by the interest in his comments about ‘grunting’ and what he actually means by this.
Have fun in the Sun
Authors: Hedley Allison
Published: May 2014

You do not have to go outside to learn all there is to know about games. Get all your gaming needs from the internet! By Allison Hedley.
Do parents make better childcare workers?
Authors: Stead Kay , Allingham Sue
Published: May 2014

Ibegan work in childcare in my twenties – single, child-free and with very little experience of the realities of parenthood. None of my friends or relatives had children either, and I had not held a baby since my brother was born 20 years before!
Why working mothers need not feel guilty
Authors: Campbell Cate
Published: May 2014

Cate Campbell discusses recent research which suggests that working mothers need no longer feel second best to those who stay at home with their children.
A day in the life of Maxine Dobson
Authors: Dobson Maxine
Published: May 2014

Maxine Dobson is the newly appointed nursery manager at the children's house, north east Lincolnshire. Here she writes about her work across two sites.
The next big step: Getting children ready for reception
Authors: Williams Joanna
Published: May 2014

Joanna Williams looks at how we can help children make a smooth transition from preschool to a reception class.
A life cycle to REMEMBER
Authors: Chapman Ailsa
Published: May 2014

All the areas of learning can be covered in this fascinating project that allows children to see an entire life cycle at first hand. By Ailsa Chapman.
A cocoon of LEARNING
Authors: Hedley Allison
Published: May 2014

Never again will you confuse a Painted Lady with a Monarch! Allison Hedley shows how the internet is there for all your butterfly-related activity needs.
Do mixed-aged classes work within settings?
Authors: Nicolis Janni , Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

The modelling effect of the children on each other in the mixed-age group is invaluable, and results in independent, self-assured, goal-directed children who are able to impart purpose to their lives.
How a dream job became a nightmare
Authors: Campbell Cate
Published: May 2014

Many thought the position as minister for children was tailor-made for Margaret Hodge. Why then has she already faced considerable pressures to relinquish the post that she values so dearly? Cate Campbell explains.
Firm foundations to embrace different values
Authors: Stead Kay
Published: May 2014

An understanding of the culture of children from different backgrounds is an essential backdrop to the foundation stage, reports Kay Stead.
We need to be clear and reflective in reaching conclusions
Authors: Allingham Sue
Published: May 2014

Assessment is now high on every teacher's ‘to do’ list. How is this potentially valuable tool being used and misused? By Sue Allingham.
Should webcams be allowed in classrooms?
Authors: Smith Simon , Lindon Jennie
Published: May 2014

Webcams in classrooms? A straightforward question? The answer in my experience is polarised and characterised by the position from which you answer.
Impact of poverty places pressure on all practitioners
Authors: Wall Kate
Published: May 2014

One third of UK children are living in poverty. Kate Wall identifies the effects of poverty and suggests ways in which practitioners can help.