The National Childminding Association held its largest-ever training conference in London last week. More than 300 delegates from Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships attended the NCMA...
The Pikler UK Association annual conference will explore what the Pikler approach offers, focusing on enabling young children's social competence in daycare through relationship and care.
Children and adults alike know and love nursery rhymes, but what's the best way to use them for learning opportunities across the curriculum? Judith Stevens offers ideas Children love rhyme and should...
Nicole Weinstein explores the benefits of working with wood, provides some tips on safety, cites the key resources needed and details where to go for more help
In order to think and learn, three- and four-year-olds must believe they can do so. They need support to gain that confidence. Photographs at Trimdon Grange Infant and Nursery School by Guzelian.
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has warned Montessori organisations that in the long term, unless their qualifications are placed on the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority's (QCA)...
As Jasmine approached eight months she attended her developmental check with her health visitor. She was declared healthy and developing well, although still small for her age and birth weight, being...
The National Day Nurseries Association is holding a series of free events during the year with Ofsted.
Unemployed housing association tenants in west London have gained NVQs in childcare after completing a pioneering training programme this month. The programme, set up by Octavia Housing & Care,...