Nursery World is the leading title for everyone in the early years community, and first published in 1925. It provides an invaluable mix of the latest news, research and opinion plus best practice and management advice from the top experts in the sector. It is essential reading for managers and practitioners involved in delivering early years education and childcare across the private, voluntary and public sectors.

Nursery World features:

Unrivalled news coverage with in-depth reports and updates on the frequent changes in Government policy

Professional advice from early years experts and key insights into childcare practice

Features linked to the four themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage: A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments, Learning and Development

Activity ideas across all areas of learning, including monthly A2 activity poster

Management advice on running your setting and the updates on policy guides affecting your business

Latest issue

Nursery World 18 August includes our regular activity pull-out section, with Penny Tassoni’s ideas for sharing We’re Going on an Egg Hunt, how one nursery explored the lives of San Bushmen, and outdoor activities with pound shop resources. We look at the benefits of barefoot play for young children, and a doctor has advice about the growing incidence of Lyme Disease. A preschool manager shares her research on the effects of dummies on speech and language and explains how you can support parents. Dorothy Marlen writes about the benefits of Steiner parent-and-child groups, and Dr Cath Arnold observes the schemas of three children. In Work Matters, our EYFS training series focuses on personal, social and emotional development, and there’s a handy guide to forthcoming changes in early years inspections and curriculum. Our news section reports on the staffing crisis in Scotland and how toddlers are being fed incorrect portions of food.