The Child

The place to learn about child development, pedagogy, and learning in the early years.

Enabling Environments | Learning & Development | Pedagogical Approaches

Can Children Really Learn It All Through Child-Led Learning?

Sue Allingham on why our youngest need to take charge of their own learning.

Sue AllinghamJuly 8, 2020

Enabling Environments | Learning & Development | Positive Adult Relationships

Early Years Voices: Forget ‘Catching Up’ and Focus on Every Unique Child

David Wright is the owner of Paint Pots Nurseries, and in this piece for our Early Years Voices series, he explains why we need to stop worrying about 'catching up' post-covid, and concern ourselves with every unique child.

David WrightJuly 8, 2020

A child works on their spatial reasoning as they build a tower of blocks.

Enabling Environments | Learning & Development

What Is Spatial Reasoning in Early Maths and Why Is It Important?

Early maths expert Dr Helen J Williams explains the vital maths skill of spatial reasoning and explains how we can develop it in young children.

Dr. Helen J WilliamsJune 24, 2020

Best Practice Inspiration | COVID-19 | Learning & Development

How to Approach Separation Anxiety as We Reopen Child Care

What do you do if children experience separation anxiety when returning to child care? We've got expert tips to help you reopen your setting.

Aaron HathawayJune 10, 2020

A parent runs through some physical development activities with her chil

COVID-19 | Learning & Development | Parent Partnerships

A Parent Guide to Physical Development in the Early Years

Ruth Swailes explains why physical development is so crucial in the early years of a child's life - along with ideas for children at all different ages.

Ruth SwailesJune 10, 2020

Best Practice Inspiration | Learning & Development

How to Build Your Own Early Years Curriculum

Get insights from Jan Dubiel all about how you can be an effective early years educator and the value of building your own curriculum.

Jan DubielJune 3, 2020

Best Practice Inspiration | COVID-19 | Learning & Development

Should We Do Social Distancing in Child Care?

We take a look at why physical contact matters for children, and how we can adapt child care settings for social distancing.

Aaron HathawayMay 27, 2020

COVID-19 | Inclusion | Interviews | Wellbeing

The Famly Interview: Mine Conkbayir on Reopening with Trauma-Informed Practice

Award-winning author, speaker and PhD Researcher in early brain development, Mine Conkbayir gives us an impassioned interview on trauma-informed practice and using the pandemic as a chance to reshape a better approach to early years

Matt ArnerichMay 20, 2020

Three images of children playing in a venn diagram representing the characteristics of effective learning, including critical thinking

The Characteristics of Effective Learning Parent Guide: Part 2 – Critical Thinking

In the second part of her Parent Guide on the characteristics of effective teaching and learning, Sue Allingham tackles the final characteristic, Critical Thinking

Sue AllinghamMay 13, 2020

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