Parents in Wigan have been encouraged to get a job or take on more work because of the 30 hours, finds Charlotte Goddard
As Montessori celebrates 100 years of training in the UK, Nursery World meets Leonor Stjepic, CEO of Montessori St Nicholas
What are the competencies needed for safeguarding in today's climate? By Rachel Buckler, a trainer and consultant specialising in safeguarding practices and procedures.
Nurseries are using external specialists to ensure they are offering food that meets nutritional standards. Nicole Weinstein looks at the options.
This month Jennie Lindon looks at the effects of puberty and secondary school on older children, who need increasing autonomy and stimulation Middle childhood is noticeable by its absence in childcare...
Playing with texture in groups encourages co-operation and individual creative development. And just as importantly, it's also great fun, says Judith Stevens Encourage sensory exploration as children...
The internet has led to a massive market in child abuse that the authorities are struggling to stem, while few child victims are able to be helped. Simon Vevers reports The internet has transformed...
The Early Years and Primary Teaching event provides expert advice and inspirational leadership from education and childcare professionals, says Melanie Defries The 2006 Early Years & Primary Teaching...
Bring the whole world into your classroom by involving the children's families in a project that will broaden all areas of learning. Hetty Kothari explains how it can be done Introduction
Whether or not to use bikes at early years settings is the subject of some debate, finds Caroline Vollans