It's easy to forget that our employers may think about us as much as we think about them. In this issue, which coincides with Mother's Day, the relationship between nanny and employer gets a special...
Developments in training and their implications for the future of the early years workforce - the Transformation Fund, the Early Years Professional - seem to be causing confusion and uncertainty...
The latest edition of our hugely popular supplement Nursery Chains is published free with Nursery World this week, and it provides a fascinating insight into the world of the large groups playing an...
What a week it's been for news in the early years education and care sector, with the launch of the final Early Years Foundation Stage materials, a damning report into the low success rates for early...
As the comprehensive spending review approaches, it's an opportune time to talk to Margaret Hodge, minister for children, young people and the family, and you can read up on some of her thinking on...
The Government wants to see schools ‘team up’ with private voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries to offer flexible childcare provision.
The creator of a perennial children's favourite tells Annette Rawstrone what elements he thinks will make a book a hit with early readers Rod Campbell's classic Dear Zoo is celebrating its 25th...
A determined approach to marketing your business will boost occupancy levels, says Seyi Oshikanlu How many days and nights have you sat and stared at your computer, wondering when your occupancy rate...
The early years sector has warned that expanding the free entitlement in Scotland from 600 to 1,140 hours per year by 2020 will only work with adequate funding and resources.
Road safety awareness is being brought home to young children in puppets and games, says Crispin Andrews A small white glove puppet grins at the class. At once, the children notice two cartoon hands...