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The number of childminders has dropped more than 10 per cent in the past two years, the latest figures from Ofsted show.
Paying the day-to-day bills can be enough of a struggle for many families without thinking about saving for their children's future, which is why ministers have introduced the Child Trust Fund scheme....
Plans for a shared database that will hold basic records on every child under 18 in England from 2008 have been set out by the DfES. The Information Sharing Index is intended to improve good practice...
As a professional childminder for over six years who is currently doing a fast-track NVQ 3, I am horrified that the Government has deemed it OK for us to smoke in front of children and to be able to...
Early years practitioners have a vital role to play in developing healthy sleeping habits for the babies and young children in their care. Jackie Hardie explains her nursery’s approach
Understanding child development acts as a springboard for students to examine their practice in greater depth. Mary Evans explains how this unit supports underpinning knowledge
It's good news for the sector that early years work is one of the three priority areas for the Department for Education under the new coalition Government.
Butternut squash and sweet potato soup served with herby wholemeal rolls
If you're keen on a stretch of yoga after reading this month's feature on exercise classes for children (see page 10), or you just want to give it a try at home, a colourful new illustrated book is...