Sue Chambers

Learning & Development: Progress Check at Two: Part 5 – Small steps

In this case study, Sue Chambers focuses on assessing physical development for the Progress Check at Age Two, and deals with difficult conversations that may form part of some evaluations.

Learning & Development: Progress check at two: Part 6 – Loud and clear

In this case study, Sue Chambers focuses on assessing communication and language development for the Progress Check at Age Two, with the example of a child hindered by her need of a dummy.

Learning & Development Progress Check at Two: Part 2 - Meeting of minds

Working in partnership with parents is vital for responding effectively to childrens needs. Sue Chambers offers guidance on building relations.

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Mother and son

What do you do when a parent blames nursery staff for a childs difficult behaviour? Sue Chambers advises.

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Sorry?

Until small children can feel empathy, getting them to say ‘sorry’ to others is unrealistic, says Sue Chambers.

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Word of mouth

Sue Chambers suggests ways of getting to the root of a childs messy eating and delayed language.

Learning & Development Progress Check at Two: Part 3 In the know

In the third part of a series on the progress check, Sue Chambers looks at the importance of robust observation, assessment and planning to meet the needs of your children Photograph at LEYFs Noah’s Ark Nursery in east London, London by Justin Thomas

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Don't hold your breath

If a child stops breathing and goes stiff after an upsetting episode, they may be experiencing breath-holding spells. Sue Chambers explains.

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Close encounters

Although confidence in children is to be celebrated, over-friendliness with strangers could be a warning sign of something serious and should not be ignored, advises Sue Chambers.