The development of children's physical skills is more fundamental to their academic progress and mental health than many people realise, says Penny Tassoni Amid a flurry of paperwork, key learning...
The new Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care has been recruiting new officers - but has not specified that they should have any early years experience. A recent advertisement in The Scotsman...
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...
Another way for nannies to network is via the Have Your Say discussion board on the Nursery World website at www.nursery-world.co.uk, where those looking for other nannies to socialise with in their...
Nursery and primary school children can learn about tooth care from the 'Tooth Time' pack produced by the British Dental Health Foundation. The pack includes a topic web outlining integration with all...
A website has been launched for children with special needs, their parents and carers who are based in Devon. DISCplus gives families and professionals contact information for local and national...
We have been asked to point out that readers wanting the two free guides 'Keep it clean and healthy' and 'Looking after you and your baby' published by he Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors'...
Integrated community schools have been successful in supporting vulnerable children, encouraging more active pupil and parental involvement, and increasing the range of activities during and after...
The Scottish Executive will invest 40m over the next three years in integrated children's services, plus an additional Pounds 110m for early years intervention, finance minister Andy Kerr said last...
The Scottish Executive has announced funding for a further 14 local authorities to roll out the New Community Schools approach, bringing the total to 30. New Community Schools bring teachers, social...