Nannies have a lot to lose - or to gain - from the way they agree to be paid by their employer, says Asa Nilsdotter Gross wage, net wage? What does it mean and why does it matter? All we are...
No sooner has the new diploma been launched as the single qualification for the workforce than it is being called into doubt. Karen Faux hears why
The new criminal records checks organisation Disclosure Scotland says it is processing applications for the enhanced level of check within an average of two to three days. This is a far cry from the...
Is celebrating religious festivals merely paying lip-service to the world's faiths? Judith Napier looks at how nursery units around the country tackle awareness of diversity among children and staff...
Linda Middleton, who won Playworker of the Year at the Excellence in Childcare Awards, explains how she came to run the Parkstone Kids Club in Hull 'right back to my school days I can remember playing...
Find out about a prize that recognises excellent practice in using ICT activities and resources in teaching and learning, from the Awards and Dissemination team at Becta The ICT in Practice awards...
I love the job I do as a nursery nurse, and the rewards I get from looking after children are unparalleled. However, in this day and age, especially with growing concerns over quality in childcare, I...
It is a well-known fact that nursery nurses and other childcare professionals do not receive the pay and recognition they so rightly deserve, and it appears that our Government has no intention of...
For young children to develop into innovative and flexible thinkers, settings must enable 'deep-level learning', explains Jan Dubiel.