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Most of the recommendations and analysis in the National Audit Office's major report into the early years sector will come as no surprise to those who have been following the progress of the National...
With the Foundation Stage now firmly established for children aged three to five, attention is turning to the under-threes, increasing numbers of whom are in daycare settings. The lack of guidance for...
12 July. 'Angelina Ballerina - The Ballerina Rag Doll'. (ITV 1, 3.35 to 3.50pm) In this story about the ballet-dancing mouse and her friends, Angelina decides to give away some of her old toys.
Childcare agencies which have not yet applied for registration under the new Scottish Executive legislation have been granted amnesty until 30 September. Deputy health minister Tom McCabe announced...
As a parent I was dismayed to read that a ban on television advertising of food to children has been ruled out by Ofcom (news, 29 July). As its report suggests, there may be many factors involved in...
The DfES conferences on 'What makes an effective reception class' seems to be causing quite a stir. Professor Tina Bruce has contacted us with her thoughts on their importance (see 'In my view', page...
The current climate is not proving too comfortable for the private nursery sector. A recent survey has shown occupancy in nurseries continuing to fall, with dangerously low levels in some parts of the...
Let children's imagination run riot by creating animals out of all the junk they can lay their hands on. Deborah Sharpe offers ideas Most children either have a pet or wish they did, which is why...
1. Choose a child with special educational needs and work out the timescale within which the passport needs to be done in order to be ready before the child leaves your setting. 2. Decide on the areas...