I am delighted that the Government has finally staged a U-turn and decided to level England's daycare playing field over allowing childminders to smack and smoke with parental consent (News, 15 May)....
It's all talk in this week's issue of Nursery World - but that certainly doesn't mean no action, as you'll discover when you read on. In our six-page, special pull-out guide (pages 15-20), Di...
'Welcoming acceptance' of each other is vital to let children know that they will be listened to and supported, says Jane Lane
Maureen Smith and Yvonne Nolan, co-founders of Duo Consulting, and developers of the new APEL qualification APEL Level 3 Certificate in work with children(Early Years or Playwork), Unit 2: reflect on...
Wooden Market Stall (75) and Cash Register (15) from LDA Early Years LDA, Duke Street, Wisbech, Cambs PE13
This issue of Nursery Chains is published at a very interesting time for the groups of providers who are leading the way in the development of the private daycare sector. Our league table round-up...
With foreign language learning being introduced in primary schools for Key Stage 2, practitioners have an opportunity to help children prepare. Opal Dunn considers the best approach.
The creator of a perennial children's favourite tells Annette Rawstrone what elements he thinks will make a book a hit with early readers Rod Campbell's classic Dear Zoo is celebrating its 25th...
Simon Vevers finds out which courses are most appropriate for boosting your management skills The Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education (CACHE) offers a variety of management units,...
As projects like Sure Start and Early Excellence expand, more and more early years practitioners are working together with other professionals like social workers, adult educators and health visitors....