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A new DfE report on providers’ finances shows that the hourly fee charged by settings for three- and four-year-old places is on average 58p higher than what they receive in funding.
What has been done in the past ten years to implement children's right to be consulted for their views? Professor Priscilla Alderson looks back.
Every member of the staff must give top priority to the physical and personal safety of the children in their care Well informed
As an alternative to bricks and mortar, modular or timber-frame nurseries are cheap, flexible and quick to build. Mary Evans talks to nursery owners and designers about the pros and cons The enormous...
Enjoying and exploring maths should not be a matter of worksheets, but finding it first-hand in everyday situations. Julian Grenier explains where carers can start looking
Looking at reflections is fun and fascinating in activities that lend themselves to everything from science to art, says Denise Bailey Providing opportunities for children to study their reflection is...
As Britain celebrates the Queen's Golden Jubilee we look back over the changes in childcare during her reign and then challenge you to look into the future of nursery nursing with the chance to win...
Who or what should determine how much sleep an infant has? Dr Maria Robinson considers a sensitive point in practitioners dealing with parents.
There are a variety of conditions and problems that can inhibit a young child's language development Because learning language is such a complex business, it is not surprising that problems sometimes...
Getting the balance right when it comes to the consumption of sugar and fibre is vital for good health. Annie Seeley looks at the recommendations - and how they translate to early years meals