Getting involved in the committee of your child's playgroup can seem a bit daunting - how much time will you be expected to give, what if you make the wrong decision and what are you going to get out of it are common questions.
September is just around the corner and, whether your children are off to playgroup or off to school, there'll be lots to do to get them ready for the off. Follow our simple guidelines to make sure you don't forget a thing.
Children develop in a holistic manner. Physical development should be seen as being important in young children's development as intellectual development. Research has shown that physical activity in young children can enhance concentration, motivation, learning and well-being.
Play is the natural way in which children learn. It is the process through which children explore, investigate, recreate and come to understand their world. Play is an activity in which everything that a child knows and can do is practised or used to make sense of what is new.
There's a huge range of childcare available these days - créches, playgroups, daycares and nursery classes, it can be overwhelming for new parents. When choosing a high quality early years setting you should be looking for the following aspects.
