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By Pat Gordon-Smith, early years writer and editor and supporter of the Children are Unbeatable! Alliance for equal protection from violence.
The Government’s proposed changes to the requirements of early years staff in terms of training and qualifications have divided opinion, discovers Caroline Vollans
Just half of nurseries in Scotland plan to offer the 1,140 free hours when the policy comes in, the NDNA's survey suggests.
The early years sector is increasingly moving towards ‘childcare at the expense of high-quality education’, the Sutton Trust warns.
With the election over and the Department for Education team in place, we’ve seen several major reports emerge boldly into the public domain.
We know that preparing for and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage is top of mind for everyone working with children from birth to five. The next year will be crucial for local authorities...
At the same time that a record number of families are using children's centres, many more are expected to close.