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After years of campaigning by school support staff and their unions, education secretary Alan Johnson has essentially put the stamp of approval on the creation of a national pay structure (see News,...
The results for 2012/13 show that overall 52 per cent of children achieved a 'good level of development' at the end of reception.
Devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has had a positive impact on children's services in these countries, according to a report by the charity NCH. Last week's report, United for...
Physical doodles can nurture young children's learning and help them understand their bodies in creative and playful ways. The following extract from a new book offers guidance on getting started.
Nurseries across Scotland have been warned to be on their guard following bogus calls from a company claiming they owe it hundreds of pounds for educational publications. Laura Fraser, owner of Rowan...
The National Childminding Association came 24th in a list of the top 100 best small companies to work for by the Sunday Times, published in the paper on 5 March. Its staff were interviewed by a team...
Tackling child poverty and strengthening support to families is the focus of a new law proposed by Welsh ministers.
There are important differences in the adult role when supporting child-led, rather than adult-led, learning, as Julie Fisher demonstrates.
A study in Australia has shown the benefits of evidence-based training for children and staff. By Professor Iram Siraj and Dr Denise Kingston
The survey of parents' use and views of childcare and early years, commissioned by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, paints a complicated picture of the reasons why take-up of formal...