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Enabling Environments: Let's explore… the sky

Nursery WorldVol. 2014, No. 1 FeatureEnabling Environments: Let's explore… the skyMarianne SargentMarianne SargentSearch for more papers by this authorMarianne SargentPublished Online:12 Jun 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2014.13.1.1141486AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractWith so many different aspects to explore, the sky is an excellent focus for imaginative play and learning, says Marianne Sargent. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 January 2014Volume 2014Issue 1ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 12 June 2014 Published in print 1 January 2014 Information© MA Education Ltd

New Ofsted Inspection Framework – Part 1 – Getting a handle on evaluation changes

Nursery WorldVol. 2014, No. 1 FeatureNew Ofsted Inspection Framework – Part 1 – Getting a handle on evaluation changesLena EngelLena EngelSearch for more papers by this authorLena EngelPublished Online:12 Jun 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2014.27.1.1141781AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractLena Engel kicks of our new series with an introduction to the changes and a review of the new self-evaluation form FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 January 2014Volume 2014Issue 1ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 12 June 2014 Published in print 1 January 2014 Information© MA Education Ltd

Enabling Environments: Outdoors – Stay and play

Nursery WorldVol. 2014, No. 1 FeatureEnabling Environments: Outdoors – Stay and playJulie MountainJulie MountainSearch for more papers by this authorJulie MountainPublished Online:12 Jun 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2014.27.1.1141772AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractCold, wet and windy weather doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. In the final part of her series on winter play outdoors, Julie Mountain suggests some creative approaches for fun and learning. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 January 2014Volume 2014Issue 1ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 12 June 2014 Published in print 1 January 2014 Information© MA Education Ltd

Childminder training – Where babies matter

Nursery WorldVol. 2014, No. 1 FeatureChildminder training – Where babies matterKaren FauxKaren FauxSearch for more papers by this authorKaren FauxPublished Online:12 Jun 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2014.27.1.1141782AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractA new training programme for childminders in Enfield is encouraging them to look after babies. Sandie Gardner reports FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 January 2014Volume 2014Issue 1ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 12 June 2014 Published in print 1 January 2014 Information© MA Education Ltd

Learning & Development: Boredom - Dream on!

Nursery WorldVol. 2014, No. 1 FeatureLearning & Development: Boredom - Dream on!Natasha KirkhamNatasha KirkhamSearch for more papers by this authorNatasha KirkhamPublished Online:12 Jun 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2014.13.1.1141490AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractIn seeking to ensure children are always busy, have we overlooked the value of simply doing nothing? Dr Natasha Kirkham considers the issue. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 January 2014Volume 2014Issue 1ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 12 June 2014 Published in print 1 January 2014 Information© MA Education Ltd

Winston's Wish provides advice on talking to young children about death

Nursery WorldVol. 2014, No. 1 FeatureWinston's Wish provides advice on talking to young children about deathKaren FauxKaren FauxSearch for more papers by this authorKaren FauxPublished Online:12 Jun 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2014.24.1.1141792AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractInevitably the tragic death of Mikaeel Kular is prompting many nurseries to reflect on how they would respond to a child's questions in the event of a family member or friend dying. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 January 2014Volume 2014Issue 1ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 12 June 2014 Published in print 1 January 2014 Information© MA Education Ltd

Enabling Environments: Let's explore… Santa Claus

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 12 FeatureEnabling Environments: Let's explore… Santa ClausMarianne SargentMarianne SargentSearch for more papers by this authorMarianne SargentPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.2.12.1140863AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractUse stories and games based on Santa Claus to talk about the value of giving and inspire creative learning opportunities in the run-up to Christmas, suggests Marianne Sargent. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 December 2013Volume 2013Issue 12ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 December 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Learning & Development: Two-Year-Olds: Part 12 - Natural links

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 12 FeatureLearning & Development: Two-Year-Olds: Part 12 - Natural linksPenny TassoniPenny TassoniSearch for more papers by this authorPenny TassoniPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.2.12.1140864AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractHow can practitioners work within the Prime areas while also introducing children to the Specific areas of development? Penny Tassoni considers how the different aspects link together FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 December 2013Volume 2013Issue 12ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 December 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Learning & Development: Under-Threes - Woolly thinking

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 12 FeatureLearning & Development: Under-Threes - Woolly thinkingEmma GrahamEmma GrahamSearch for more papers by this authorEmma GrahamPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.16.12.1141125AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractExploring wool can spark babies’ curiosity and help them learn about the world around them, explains nursery owner Emma Graham. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 December 2013Volume 2013Issue 12ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 December 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Enabling Environment: Outdoors - Play it safe

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 12 FeatureEnabling Environment: Outdoors - Play it safeJulie MountainJulie MountainSearch for more papers by this authorJulie MountainPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.16.12.1141120AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractIn part two of a series on winter, Julie Mountain looks at creating spaces that allow children to make the most of the great outdoors. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 December 2013Volume 2013Issue 12ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 December 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Fair shares

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 12 FeaturePositive Relationships: Behaviour - Fair sharesKay MathiesonKay MathiesonSearch for more papers by this authorKay MathiesonPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.2.12.1140865AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractHow should you approach the idea of sharing when children seem to be finding it difficult? Kay Mathieson provides some guidance on workable strategies and realistic expectations. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 December 2013Volume 2013Issue 12ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 December 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Management Software - Pick and click

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 12 FeatureManagement Software - Pick and clickKaren FauxKaren FauxSearch for more papers by this authorKaren FauxPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.16.12.1141127AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractThe right software can reduce workload and improve performance, but how do you choose? Karen Faux reports. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 December 2013Volume 2013Issue 12ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 December 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Chop and change

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 12 FeatureA Unique Child: Nutrition - Chop and changeNicole WeinsteinNicole WeinsteinSearch for more papers by this authorNicole WeinsteinPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.2.12.1140861AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractIn the second article of a two-part series on weaning, Nicole Weinstein considers ideas for meeting the energy and nutrient needs of infants aged seven to 12 months, through a range of food. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 December 2013Volume 2013Issue 12ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 December 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Enabling Environments: Team of the Year - Winning out

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 11 FeatureEnabling Environments: Team of the Year - Winning outRuth ThomsonRuth ThomsonSearch for more papers by this authorRuth ThomsonPublished Online:20 Jan 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.4.11.1140188AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractHigh Greave Infant School in Rotherham has transformed its provision over the past two years. Ruth Thomson visited to see how it is working to meet the needs of its children. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 November 2013Volume 2013Issue 11ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 20 January 2014 Published in print 1 November 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Regional focus: Part 3: Birmingham

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 11 FeatureRegional focus: Part 3: BirminghamGabriella JozwiakGabriella JozwiakSearch for more papers by this authorGabriella JozwiakPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.18.11.1140556AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractAs funding cuts bite, Birmingham is working hard to offer quality provision for local children. Gabriella Jozwiak reports FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 November 2013Volume 2013Issue 11ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 November 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Nursery Chains: Profile - Leader of change

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 11 FeatureNursery Chains: Profile - Leader of changeKaren FauxKaren FauxSearch for more papers by this authorKaren FauxPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.4.11.1139699AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractKerry Sturmey won Nursery Operations/Regional Manager of the Year at the 2013 Nursery World Awards. She speaks to Karen Faux about the rewards of her role and how she got to where she is today FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 November 2013Volume 2013Issue 11ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 November 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Nursery Chains: Directory - People & Places: J-Z

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 11 FeatureNursery Chains: Directory - People & Places: J-ZCatherine GauntCatherine GauntSearch for more papers by this authorCatherine GauntPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.4.11.1139967AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractfor your guide to the who, what and where of nursery chains, our directory gives you all the information you need FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 November 2013Volume 2013Issue 11ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 November 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Nursery Chains: Business - Group Benefits

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 11 FeatureNursery Chains: Business - Group BenefitsKaren FauxKaren FauxSearch for more papers by this authorKaren FauxPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.4.11.1139697AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractRunning a chain will always throw up challenges, but there are many reasons to be optimistic about the future, as Karen Faux discovers. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 November 2013Volume 2013Issue 11ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 November 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Voluntary Sector - We must survive

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 11 FeatureVoluntary Sector - We must surviveSue CowleySue CowleySearch for more papers by this authorSue CowleyPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.19.11.1140579AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractVoluntary-run playgroups and pre-schools are the finest example of the ‘Big Society’ and should be supported to become sustainable, argues volunteer Sue Cowley. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 November 2013Volume 2013Issue 11ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 November 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd

Enabling Environments: Community Links - Talking shop

Nursery WorldVol. 2013, No. 11 FeatureEnabling Environments: Community Links - Talking shopCarey Anne BonserCarey Anne BonserSearch for more papers by this authorCarey Anne BonserPublished Online:4 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.12968/nuwa.2013.19.11.1140583AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextView EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View articleAbstractAs part of a drive to forge links with the local community, a setting in Durham organised a supermarket trip. Carey Anne Bonser reveals why it has given them an appetite for more. FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 November 2013Volume 2013Issue 11ISSN (print): 0029-6422ISSN (online): 2059-9358 Metrics History Published online 4 March 2014 Published in print 1 November 2013 Information© MA Education Ltd