The facility to be able to pay for re-inspection of early years settings was lobbied for by substantial parts of the sector, and Ofsted duly agreed to move forward on this.
The foundation for learning is the physical readiness nurtured by carers in the years before a child starts school, writes Sally Goddard Blythe.
In addition to keeping up to date with all issues surrounding child development, practitioners in early learning settings have to ensure that there is good training and ongoing staff development. Here...
Toys for the baby and toddler rooms are tried out by early years professionals who give their verdicts to Sue Hubberstey.
Education and Childcare Minister Elizabeth Truss answers Nursery World readers' questions about More Great Childcare and More Affordable Childcare
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The effects of dyslexia can be reduced with practical help from a child's carer, writes nanny Lorna Clark Imagine a ten-year-old walking to school, along the route she has walked for the past five...
Inspection is a vital but often stressful experience for children's services. Jackie Nunns explains how to avoid problems and what providers can expect from Ofsted Services for children should be...