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Local authorities are struggling to meet increased demand for wraparound childcare, amid ‘significant’ funding challenges and difficulties recruiting staff, finds new research.
How will local authority cuts in advisory services and staff affect support for the early years sector, asks Janet Murray.
Local authorities will be asked to look at how to increase capacity in early years settings in their area to ensure that they will be able to provide sufficient places for disadvantaged two-year-olds.
Learning to read and write their own name is an important skill for children. Rachel Goodchild describes how to make this process fun using a range of creative activities Children are born with an...
Unison has criticised the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities technical group set up to create a recommended job description and grade for nursery nurses. The report was due by the end of July...
The majority of local authorities do not think they will have enough places to meet demand for the expanded offer, according to new research by Coram Family and Childcare.
It's great to communicate... Miranda Walker shows you how to edit a club magazine and produce your own news programme in the first of a two-part feature on exploring the media. Making a magazine is a...
The release of Supporting Families in the Foundation Years document last month was an important step in the Government's plans for a review of early years practice and intervention.
New requirements for schools and local education authorities to make educational facilities more accessible to disabled children should be strengthened, according to Children in Scotland. The charity...
The moniker that a chain adopts should be memorable and tell parents instantly what kind of care it offers, says Katy Morton.