* Every primary school pupil in Wales is to get the chance to start their school day with a free breakfast. Jane Davidson, education minister, told the Welsh Assembly last week that the breakfast...
Jancett Day Nurseries and its training arm, Jace, have scooped two awards at the Modern Apprenticeship Showcase organised by the London South region of the Learning and Skills Council. Chris...
Putting out 'fires' was just one of the activities on offer at the launch of Sweetpeas children's centre in Mannamead, Plymouth. Besides dressing up as firemen and investigating a fire truck, children...
Childcarers and teachers need to be aware that children who have had meningitis in their first year of life may have difficulties with language and literacy later on. Simple education interventions...
It has to be said that while not every early years practitioner wants to be a teacher, in order to raise standards in the early years sector we do need a higher level of training. It's all well and...
Fish oil supplements given to pregnant women can boost the hand-eye co-ordination of their babies when they become toddlers, according to a study by academics from the School of Paediatrics and Child...
The arrival of the world's first crustless loaf was examined in depth by the papers last week. Manufacturer Hovis claimed the new bread would eliminate waste by parents removing crusts for fussy...
A strategy that covers all children in need is to be developed in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety said the purpose was 'to provide a coherent approach to...
Nannies, like parents, are entitled to the occasional bit of 'me time' - and what better way to recharge your professional batteries than a little self-indulgence? We're offering some products for...
In your work with young children, do you place enough stress on promoting physical development? The focus on communication, language and literacy and mathematical development in particular means that...