This month's move towards a law against anyone smacking children, coming from Scotland (see page 4), is of course good news for children. But it's the same old thing for nannies, who are again seen as...
(Photograph) - We have been asked to clarify the rules for those entering the 'Blue's Clues' competition (News, 15 November). All settings in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are invited...
The Government is standing firm on its insistence that private and voluntary sector nurseries must not charge any top-up fees to parents for nursery education grant sessions (see News, page 4)....
One boy’s interest in the Black Panther film shows how stories can help build a secure sense of identity, says Liz Pemberton
In a new series on the workforce strategy, Charlotte Goddard looks at plans to revise entry level early years qualifications
All children need to explore an ever-wider space around them as they grow. Philip Waters considers how to allow it and accommodate fears about safety
All nanny agencies in Scotland are to be regulated from April, enabling parents who use their services to claim the childcare tax credit when employing nannies, under Scottish Executive plans...
The national bookgifting scheme has been preserved in reduced form. Viv Hampshire looks at the benefits it still offers children.
The spiritual dimension of life is a challenging aspect of early years development, but a vital one to emphasise, says Marion Dowling.
Two participants in Nursery World’s latest study tour, Helen Moylett and Di Chilvers, describe their positive experiences of visiting some of the country’s childcare settings