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Richard Dorrance argues the case for a dedicated body to speak on behalf of the early years sector in Britain It hardly seems like four years since the birth of the Early Years National Training...
Nurseries are enjoying a rise in demand for places, despite a troubled economy - how do they do it? Simon Vevers reports.
Following a stark warning about obesity from the outgoing CMO, all early years settings need physical activity and nutrition champions
According to the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA), the 1,140 hours policy has ‘failed’ the country's childminding workforce, which has declined by over 26 per cent,
Part of a parent's or carer's role is to make sure that activities are at the appropriate level for an individual child. Each baby or toddler will develop at their own rate, so take care that they are...
The role of the adult in the Pikler approach to supporting young children’s free movement is to pause before helping. By Julia Manning-Morton and Pikler UK’s Rachel Tapping
Penny Tassoni has great ideas for singing at home
Can it be proved that babies don't need the exclusive care of their mothers? Dr Tony Munton considers what constitutes quality care Huge rises in the number of lone parents and women in work have...
By the end of the foundation stage, most children will maintain attention, concentrate and sit quietly when appropriate.
Let babies and toddlers get to grips with paint in their own fashion, says Alice Sharp - they're bound to turn it into a performance art