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Popular with parents and their employers, vouchers are costing nurseries a lot of time and money, says Mary Evans Support for employer-assisted childcare is a key plank in the Government's raft of...
Are practitioners' attitudes to risk finally changing for the better? Annette Rawstrone investigates.
Sand is an ideal material for the youngest children to play with, exploring its versatile possibilities and enjoying its sensual properties. Lena Engel explains why early years practitioners need not...
Progress in social inclusion depends on earning the trust of those who feel left out, and helping them find ways to take charge. Dr Carol Homden, chief executive of Coram, explains the charity's work...
The latest childcare gap to be identified is among parents working unsocial hours - but they have to know that care is available before they will seek it. <B> Simon Vevers </B> investigates
It is more important than ever to make children see where healthy food comes from, says Mary Llewellin
Children tend to live up to what adults think of them, so early years practitioners must be careful to get the message right, says Penny Tassoni
Literacy is linked to a specific body of knowledge and skills, so practitioners should focus on helping children to acquire these essentials, says Vicky Hutchin.
Early years provision is firmly on the election agenda. Mary Evans rounds up the relevant pledges by the three main parties Party leaders and leading politicians, among them Chancellor Gordon Brown,...
Combining objects to create new uses is a crucial part of children's development, and should be as free as possible from adult interference, says Philip Waters Think of 'Steptoe and Son's' yard and it...