Heuristic Play is a tightly described, but freely accessed activity, using a specific range of 'found' or everyday objects, and, in its pure sense, is only really applicable to a specific age range (from 12 months to about two and a half).
However, there is now plenty of...Read more

Setting the scene

by Sally Featherstone

Published 30 June 2011
This book explores the importance of the environment in the Early Years
and its effect on learning and emotional development. It provides
examples of excellent settings for learning as well as lots of ideas
for organisation, planning, displays and making changes. It will
inspire practitioners with its full colour...Read more

Catching them at it!

by Sally Featherstone

Published 17 January 2011
Fully updated to match the revised EYFS Framework, this book takes practitioners step-by-step through the assessment process. It explains the terminology involved, demonstrates how to turn 'observation' into 'assessment', and sets out how to manage and interpret all the information you have gathered.

Making assessment enjoyable, manageable...Read more

Developing children as independent learners starts in the early years. Scientific evidence as well as the experience of experts confirms that children between three and six learn most effectively by doing. This work looks at the theory of independent learning and describes how practitioners can plan and resource the...Read more