It is not often that this Government gives way to pressure when its proposals prove unpopular, but the early years and childcare sector has had more success than many in pushing for revisions. Most...
The secrets behind movements and activities that appeal almost universally to young children are revealed by Anne O'Connor and Anna Daly.
The early years sector is gearing up for the new Education Inspection Framework as concerns remain about some aspects
By Brian Cooper, owner of Meir Park Day Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent I am confused by the Government's approach to the subject of pay in early years, particularly in the private sector. The DfES (News,...
Communication difficulties could put the successful implementation of the Welsh Foundation Phase at risk, the final evaluation of the pilot of the curriculum for three- to seven-year-olds has warned...
When the Government revealed that it is considering making it mandatory for all early years staff to be qualified to at least level 3 (Nursery World, 4 February), it caused quite a stir.
Early years settings can now sign up for The Giant Wiggle 2017, a sponsored walk for children up to age five, run by Action for Children.
After a year of relatively little activity in terms of nursery group acquisitions and mergers, 2006 has finished with a definite bang - witness the 70m sale of Busy Bees to the Australian giant ABC...
Attending a course delivered by Elizabeth Jarman has motivated nursery leader Pip Otter to re-evaluate her nursery environment and introduce changes to create communication-friendly spaces
Little Explorers Nursery in Grantham has launched a reading group at Belton Lane Children's Centre for all children under the age of five.