Early years practitioners have found some barriers to updating their skills, but the pace of change now makes it a priority. Karen Faux finds out what they can do Continuing Professional Development...
The Government last week launched a raft of new goals and commitments covering children from infancy to adulthood. Ruth Thomson outlines the points in an ambitious agenda for the next two to 12 years.
Forest school and outdoor teaching are becoming a key part of the early years curriculum, offering deep learning opportunities as well as cultivating a kinship with nature, writes Nicole Weinstein
As well as the usual big-hitters, this year's table of the 25 largest nursery chains in the UK features an influx of fresh faces, with many entries growing rapidly in the past year.Ofsted grades are...
You'll find some new names in our Top 25 table of nursery groups this year, and in the directory too. Catherine Gaunt analyses the ups and downs in both size and quality of the chains.
The situation for private and voluntary nurseries in England is so dire that early years education and childcare are at risk of becoming services that only wealthy families can access, MPs and peers...
Go to work on an egg with this art activity from Johanna Burkett and other ideas for springtime treasures Easter is upon us, when children are usually busy making bonnets and baskets and cards. This...
Exploration of the world in the early years can be supported with an interactive map of your local area. Marianne Sargent offers some guidance on making one.
Early years settings need to offer provision that will help sustain young children's thinking by using their own initiative, says Marion Dowling.