Useful websites and further reading
Little Acorns to Mighty Oaks - Non toxic products for the Family
www.ofsted.gov.uk/gettingonwell/ - The latest Ofsted early years report
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/downloads - Information about dyspraxia including tactile defensiveness
www.jabadao.org - The benefits of developmental movement play
info@sightlines-initiative.com - Information about the Reggio Emilia approach
http://www.storyphones.co.uk/ - award winning digital audio system for children in primary schools and nurseries.
http://www.mortonmichel.com/Links/business.asp - Childcare Insurance Specialists
Further Reading
Bartholomew, L. and Bruce, T. (1993), Getting to Know You, for Piaget's Schema
Beddoes - Jones, F (1999) Thinking Styles - Relationship Strategies That Work!
Broadhead, P. (2004) Early Years Play and Learning Developing Skills and Cooperation
Bruce, T. (1991) Early Childhood Education
Chu, S. Tactile Defensiveness - Information for parents and professionals (see www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/downloads )
Dennison, P. and Dennison, G. (1989) Brain Gym Teachers Edition Revised
Department for Education and Skills Birth to To Three Matters
Department for Education and Skills (2007) The Early Years Foundation Stage
Essex County Council (2006) Good Beginnings - A Guide for families and professionals
Goddard, S. (1996) A Teacher's Window Into the Child's Mind
Goldschmied, E. and Hughes, A. (1992) Heuristic Play with Objects
Goldschmied, E. and Jackson, S. (1994) People Under Three: Young Children in Day Care
Learning and Teaching Scotland (2006) The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Years Education
Nash-Wortham, M & Hunt, J (2000) Take Time - Movement exercises for parents, teachers and therapists of children with difficulties in speaking, reading, writing and spelling.
Roberts, A. & Featherstone, S. (2002) The Little Book of Treasure Baskets
Rowlands, J. June's Yoga Teacher's Manual Foundation and key Stage 1
Thornton, L. & Brunton, P. (2005) Understanding the Reggio Approach