Mark-making

Mark making is a term used for the creation of different patterns, lines, textures and shapes. This may be on a piece of paper, on the floor, outside in the garden or on an object or surface. It could be a simple dot or a line across a paper, all of this contributes...

Literacy in the early years

The term “literacy” is used by some to simply describe reading and writing, but in fact literacy covers a much wider range of learning. Literacy in the early years includes talking about books, print in the environment, early mark making and writing, as...

Illness and infection control

Chicken pox, colds, tummy bugs and head lice are all common features of childhood. As a childcare practitioner, the chances are you’ll see all these and many more during your career. And as a professional childcarer, you must make sure that you take the...