The Learning Environment

The House in the Night illustrated by Beth Krommes
Features

Picturebooks 10 - As a rule

Practice
At Millie’s Garden in Bristol, the children’s rights are at the heart of the provision
Features

EYFS Best Practice - All about… Early Childhood Education for Sustainability

Practice
News

Find the guidance you need in our November issue

Equipment & Resources
Many of the early years practitioners in outdoor settings are career changers, who have moved away from indoor roles, in search of improved well-being and job satisfaction
News

Scottish Government airs films to promote outdoor nurseries and play

Outdoors
Supporters want play and learning outdoors to be an everyday activity for all children in Scotland
News

Local authorities across Scotland commit to life-enhancing outdoor play for children

Outdoors
Spending time playing and exploring the outdoors is vital to children's well-being
News

Nurseries and childminders urged to take learning outside on Outdoor Classroom Day

Activities
Multiple studies show that outdoor learning can boost children's well-being, health, attainment and resilience
News

Environmental and youth organisations call for MP inquiry into benefits of outdoor learning

Provision
The disadvantage gap among young children is thought to have widened as a result of nursery and school closures during the pandemic but more evidence is needed
News

Research to look at impact of lockdown on Reception children's readiness for school

Coronavirus
Silvia Lauzzana
Opinion

How Steiner kindergartens supported children and families in lockdown

Coronavirus
The ELGs have been removed from Development Matters to avoid the ‘top-down’ pressure of the goals
Features

EYFS guidance - The big picture

Practice
Red Hen Day Nursery in Lincolnshire has embraced the opportunity to mix ages
Features

Mixed-Age Groups – Win, win?

Practice
Features

Picturebooks 9 – In the bag!

Practice
The children are hands-on in the garden, from planting vegetables to harvesting them
Features

EYFS Activities – An A to Z of learning – G is for…glorious garden

Activities
Features

EYFS Activities – We’ve explored… ice

Activities
Party planning is an excellent example of social collaboration
Features

Social Collaboration – Party time?

Practice
David McKee has won the BookTrust's prestigious lifetime achievement award
News

Creator of Elmer David McKee wins BookTrust lifetime award

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