Will the storm of protest about Ofsted's 'Bold Beginnings' report help to soften its negative effects?
Childcare providers are relying on financial support from family and friends or additional income revenues to keep their businesses afloat.
Light up cold, glooomy winter evenings with these dazzling after-dark club activities and crafts, says Miranda Walker. Just one torch will get you started on the first game... It may be dull outside,...
Ofsted inspectors in early years and social care may go on strike after pay talks with England's inspectorate broke down last week.
'We all belong together and all of us are in the same society,' says Shubi Raymond, Haringey's advisory teacher for inclusion in the early years. 'The principles are the same for all children. We are...
A project that places 14- to 16-year-olds as mentors in day nurseries to discourage them from getting pregnant is expanding rapidly and may go nationwide. Teens and Toddlers pairs teenagers from local...
The Department for Education (DfE) says it is ‘making good progress’ on the commitments outlined in its Early Years Workforce Strategy, with work currently under way on the SEND qualification.
Izzy, wizzy, get your wand busy with some astounding magic tricks that will mystify your audience, says Gail Bushell Saying 'Hey presto!' and making a coin disappear into thin air is something that...
Fun activities to associate written numerals with what they represent are outlined in our series by Sheila Ebbutt and Carole Skinner