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Less than 5 per cent of the funds available under the £100 million Government Childcare Expansion Capital Grant, have been distributed to early years providers, finds new data.
Two settings, one urban and one rural, explain how their Forest School provision works. By early years expert Nicole Weinstein
By Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, deputy secretary general of the Council of Europe. (Taken from the sixth Kilbrandon lecture on justice for children.) The hesitation of the UK Government and some other...
In the first of a new series, Denise Bailey looks at the potential for mathematical experiences. She starts by suggesting outdoor activities Young children have a natural interest in number and it is...
One in 8 childcare workers is paid less than £5 an hour and many are forced to take on second jobs to make ends meet, a report commissioned by the Government’s Social Mobility Commission has found.
When it comes to measuring children's readiness for school, some parents can have unrealistically formal expectations, says nursery manager Kathryn Peckham.
Political party manifestos have been emerging left, right and centre over recent days. And as the NSPCC points out this week (see News, page 5), politicians of all persuasions have been quick to grab...
Literacy is linked to a specific body of knowledge and skills, so practitioners should focus on helping children to acquire these essentials, says Vicky Hutchin.
* A new campaign for nurseries and reception classes is aiming to make young children more aware of the wildlife and nature around them. Childcarers and teachers can register for the free campaign,...