Early Years Matters

In this issue

The big three essentials

The big three essentials

A look at the importance of literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing as bulding blocks for lifelong learning.

Take learning outside

Take learning outside

If education is a voyage of discovery, why not follow the example set by schools across Scotland and explore the opportunities to take learning outside?

Meet the parents

Meet the parents

The opportunities for parental involvement in early years provision are more plentiful than ever as Curriculum for Excellence becomes embedded in practice.

Bright ideas for active learning

Bright ideas for active learning

An initiative in the Scottish Borders is pioneering fresh approaches to active learning.

Eight features of effective planning

Eight features of effective planning

Three participants from 2009's National Early Years Local Authority Forum look at how local authorities can help practitioners preparing to implement Curriculum for Excellence.

Growing up in Scotland

Growing up in Scotland

The Growing up in Scotland (GUS) study is a valuable example of how research can influence and inform practice.

Speak to me

Speak to me

Liz Attenborough, Manager of the National Literary Trust campaign, 'Talk To Your Baby', reveals how a simple research project could change the way buggies are designed.