Why was a parenting project shortlisted for a prestigious European award? Joyce Reid reports on its success A parenting project in Dundee has been so successful that it was one of five shortlisted for...
'Doctor, I'm sorry to bother you, but my daughter has got another ear infection. This is the fourth one this year'
Nickie Brander first became concerned at the lack of drinking facilities in schools when her daughter, Cara, who is now nine, first started school. She was coming home feeling over-tired and suffering...
Will extended childcare services eat into quality time for families? Geraldine Blount hears some expert opinions While there is much to celebrate about the move towards extended care, some academics...
The future of the free entitlement is up for consultation The school, early years and 14-16 funding consultation is a vital exercise for any nursery providing places for the free early years...
Stacking and sorting are ideal occupations to improve hand-eye co-ordination and there is plenty of equipment with different levels of difficulty for children to try out Cups and buckets
Three-year-olds who took part in a scheme to improve maths teaching in early years settings made the equivalent of two extra months’ progress on average compared to other children, research suggests.