Around half of four-year-olds were ‘not ready’ to start Reception last September, according to a new survey by education foundation Kindred Squared.
Desperately wanting to create a fresh project, drama club leader Alex Marker cast around his neighbourhood for a setting that would have a different impact... I was in a rut. Summer and holiday...
The National Association for Special Educational Needs has called for better training for classroom support staff. Judith Napier reports
European funding for childcare training has hit a sudden shortfall, leaving many childcarers deeply frustrated, says Mary Evans. An innovative scheme funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) to...
Why are local authorities and health services bickering over their obligations to children's centre services? Simon Vevers reports Partnership working between local authorities and health...
Hot and bothered, or sticking with a cold shoulder? Jennie Lindon looks at how to handle tantrums and stubbornness It does not matter how experienced you are as a nanny. At certain times you will have...
Changes in the way that the National Health Service's childcare strategy is funded could threaten what has so far been a roaring success story. Simon Vevers investigates With 140 new nursery schemes...
As schools in England set out to fulfill the aims of the Government's new Extended Schools programme, they could look to Scotland for a working model, as Mary Evans reports. At least one school in...
Each child has their own temperament but they deserve support when they act out of character, says Jennie Lindon There is good reason to believe that babies are born with personal dispositions that...
Customise a persona doll to reflect the experience of children in your setting and give them the opportunity to explore emotions in a safe way. Sue Sheppy explains