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
How can early years staff support bereaved children and help them understand their grief and emotions? By Nicole Weinstein
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 nursery nurses' strike in Scotland is causing clashes of opinion between those who would normally see themselves as partners in caring for young children. Staff taking industrial action are...
Of all the initiatives pushed through by the Government in the past few years, the Transformation Fund seems to have caused the most confusion and suspicion. It is very difficult to engage with...