Physically, Jasmine has developed considerably in the past month. She runs confidently when chasing after the family cats, stopping and starting without stumbling. She is able to carry the pot of cat...
Childcare providers have escaped some 20-fold rises in Ofsted registration fees after a Government climbdown.
A new petition calls for the Government's Health and Education departments to work more closely together to tackle 'critical issues' affecting children's development.
During her second month Jasmine began to vocalise when making eye contact with her carers and when focusing on a particular toy. Vertical stripes (such as the folds in curtains) held her attention for...
Having been fitted for her first pair of shoes at 14 months, Jasmine soon discovered the delights of 'stomping' her feet for the sound they made. She has gradually shown more interest in clothing as...
Part 26: two years one month. Jasmine enjoyed her second birthday, and was especially pleased with the Smarties on her birthday cake. She received a play kitchen and has since cooked many meals and...
A new competencies framework for all those working with children from 0-2 aims to help practitioners assess their knowledge and identify gaps in their training.
Teachers have condemned Government plans to scrap funding for applied general qualifications (AGQs), including BTECs in childcare, in favour of a new vocational qualification, T-Levels.
Well-intended government policies do not always lead to a beneficial outcome for early years settings and their families.
Many families eligible for the new two-year-old funding will still struggle to afford their childcare bill, warns new research that finds a quarter of parents will save less than £100 a month.