A strategy that covers all children in need is to be developed in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety said the purpose was 'to provide a coherent approach to...
The first Montessori Early Years Educator qualifications have been approved and will be available to study from September.
Find out about winning ways to engage parents in their children's learning at the Nursery World Show 2015
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
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...