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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...
When it comes to evaluating the effects of pre-school education on children, there is no substitute for large-scale, long-term research. The results of two such studies have just been released - the...
The early years sector has consistently called for direct subsidies to help private and voluntary settings pay higher wages for more highly-qualified staff. Now it seems that this may indeed be...
Government facts and figures highlight influences on the childcare sector Figure 1 The most important factors influencing parents' selection of nursery or childcare providers (source: National Audit...
Which diseases require official notification and when should children not attend? By Nicole Weinstein
Unfortunately Nursery World never seems to mention the Open University's childcare and education courses in the training supplements or articles where an overview is given. The OU is currently running...
The fluctuating situation with Level 3 and above early years qualifications and the need for GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above is beginning to feel so complicated that you need a...
Key issues for early years policy and the future provision of free childcare - with latest thinking on funding, staffing and Ofsted’s new inspection arrangements.
If a complaint is made against your setting, follow a clear process that allows all parties to have a voice, says Catherine Rushforth.
More reassuring noises came from the Government in the past week about its continuing commitment to expanding childcare, as trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt took to the stage at the...