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The what, when and how guide to the Government's childcare reform proposals
It is not often that this Government gives way to pressure when its proposals prove unpopular, but the early years and childcare sector has had more success than many in pushing for revisions. Most...
At just eight clauses long, the Childcare Act is the law which brings the 30 hours into force.
Nursery Chains is now ten years old. The supplement has reported great change in the early years sector during the past decade as New Labour initiatives have made childcare increasingly high profile,...
This month sees the news we've all been waiting for, and it's good - nannies' earnings continue to rise. Let's hope that this year nobody who isn't a nanny expresses shock at the news, as if home...
The frustration of English nursery owners over long delays in criminal records checks for new employees is evident. The situation in England looks to be not half so bad as that in Scotland, however...
21 December. 'The Saturday Play - The Northern Irish Man in CS Lewis' (BBC Radio 4, 2.30 to 3.30pm)
In the final part of this series, Mary Dickins explores the evidence showing how poverty affects well-being
Scotland has set out an ambitious plan for improving young children's life chances, but without any new funding behind it. Ruth Thomson sizes up the bigger policy picture.
Childcare students will be able to cherry-pick units from different awarding bodies when the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is fully implemented in 2008.