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Ten points on working with an Early Excellence Centre

30 May 2002, Nursery World

An important feature of all the Early Excellence Centres is their collaboration with other providers on training, staff development and other ways of improving and extending services. When working with...

Putting research in action

30 May 2002, Nursery World

The word 'research' usually makes people think of something that's dry, theoretical, scientific, and probably out of touch. Action research is a way of changing the things that matter to...

Welcome signs

30 May 2002, Nursery World

Sessions for carers and parents to drop in with children work wonders, as Julian Grenier finds A warm and very personal welcome awaits children, parents and carers when they come...

Evaluate your drop-in

30 May 2002, Nursery World

Here's 10 helpful questions to help you evaluate your drop-in. 1 .Do parents and carers feel welcomed and valued? A personal 'hello' and a brief chat can make a difference...

Supporting parents and carers

30 May 2002, Nursery World

There is no single 'right' way to bring up children that professionals can teach parents and carers. But drop-in sessions can provide resources and ideas. Staff can show by example...

Down to a fine art

30 May 2002, Nursery World

Creative stimulation is just one of many services on offer at this early excellence centre, writes Julian Grenier The Thomas Coram Early Childhood Centre is part of a unique campus...

Chiming with children's creative interest

30 May 2002, Nursery World

The Early Learning Goals state that 'creativity is fundamental to successful learning', yet many early years settings offer surprisingly few opportunities for children to express themselves creatively. For example, as...

Evaluate your approach

30 May 2002, Nursery World

Ask yourself these ten questions to help you evaluate your approach to creativity: 1 .Are children expected to colour in pictures that someone else has drawn? Or create identical cards...

Share schemes

30 May 2002, Nursery World

Staff work jointly with parents in assessing a child's learning at this early years centre, says Julian Grenier Lynn Kennington, the head of Gamesley Pre-School Centre in North Derbyshire, is...

Parents as partners

30 May 2002, Nursery World

The Early Learning Goals state that 'Parents are children's first and most enduring educators. When parents and practitioners work together in early years settings, the results have a positive impact...