A project on elephants will provide a jumbo opportunity for large-scale creative and mathematical activities, writes <B> Denise Bailey </B>
If you're bored with your current job or just want to kick-start your career in childcare, pack up your bags, put on your bikini and prepare for a summer working with children in one of Europe's...
The combined inspection of nurseries eases the burden for providers, says Ofsted's Liz Elsom. Here she explains how to prepare for an inspection Acombined inspection is one that 'combines' the annual...
Can nursery schools survive current changes in early years provision, especially the move to children's centres? Simon Vevers reports They have received a ringing endorsement in the EPPE research and...
Traditional Christmas images can help reinforce children's understanding of shape and pattern, as Lena Engel demonstrates with these seasonal activities
Is it a good time to start upa nursery? Anne Wiltsher weighs up the pros and cons Heard the one about the man who spent thousands adapting a glorious Victorian mansion for use as a nursery, only to...
This year's Excellence in Childcare Awards, run by Kids' Clubs Network with Nursery World and Prima magazines and sponsored by Sure Start, brings you the unsung heroes who have shaped the childcare...
Will collecting more data on Foundation Stage children so councils and the Government can set mutual targets really improve outcomes? Simon Vevers reports Target setting has often appeared to be a...
If parents can't get to childcare, it's great to bring the childare to them, as some successful providers are finding. Jackie Cosh reports For many mothers in remote Aberdeenshire villages such as...