Isabel Adams, aged two, from Kensal Green Nursery in London, gave the Mayor of Brent, Ralph Fox, some drawing tips at an event to mark Parents' Week (20 - 26 October). During the week to celebrate the...
Children need an enthusiastic mediator if they are to develop a love for books. Opal Dunn explains how to help under-threes build a solid foundation for literacy
There are clear benefits for disadvantaged children spending up to 20 hours per week in early years provision, Sutton Trust study finds.
The countdown to the next election is truly under way - and childcare is right at the top of the policy agenda (see News, page 4, and Beatrix Campbell, page 9). Last week saw unprecedented activity...
Ofsted's first national analysis of childcare provision since taking over its inspection and regulation in September 2001 seems to show cause for optimism about quality, with improvements being made...
An upcoming Channel 4 programme teaching parents how to train their children like dogs has attracted scathing criticism within the early years sector, with thousands calling for it to be cancelled.
In part 4 of our series, we look at how settings are managing the cost of meals and the strategies they are implementing. By Leah Jones
A new sustainability support programme by 4Children (see page 4) includes weekly telephone surgery sessions with experts on Wednesdays from 1pm-3 pm. The helpline number is 020 7512 2100. Online...
We have ten copies of Baa for Beginners (Red Fox, 5.99) to give away to Nursery World readers. Send your name and address on the back of a postcard or envelope, marked 'Baa for Beginners' to the...