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...
There has been a recent rise in negative commentary about large nursery chains – but let’s not succumb to or promote division, says Sarah Mackenzie
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,...
1. Observation is the best way to seek out children's needs. Watch children not only creating art, but also in play. What are they drawn to, what do they love, what skills do they need? 2....
David Wright, the nursery owner who has launched the Southampton Area Men in Early Years network, takes Andrea Leadsom to task
We are extremely sorry that the Professional Nanny conference scheduled to take place earlier this month had to be cancelled by the organisers because of the low number of advance bookings, and we...
Nurseries and pre-schools can win Miffy books for their setting while raising money for Book Aid International on World Book Day (3 March).
The childcare sector has good news and bad news to ponder lately, as viewed by Alan Bentley.