The revised EYFS has taken into account the sector's views on cutting red tape and removed the need for written risk assessments. Mary Evans finds out what this means in practice.
Montessori has created an EYE course at Levels 3 and 4 - its first qualification to be regulated by Ofqual.
To get the most out of staff and ensure their well-being, use ‘positive performance management’, says Debbie Garvey
What did the new act, which takes effect in 2019, say about relationships education for 4 and 5 year olds? Safeguarding consultant Ann Marie Christian explains
The continuing refusal of the Government to contemplate registering nannies or allowing parents tax credits for employing them is leading to a boom in schemes that set nannies up as limited companies...
A music charity has announced free training for early years practitioners for a third year.
Sarah Fillingham, Portico Nursery Group
I would like to register my disappointment with the good practice outdoors feature 'Playing with fire' (21 August), enabling children to learn about fire. When I brought the article to the attention...
There is growing unease in the private nursery sector about their lack of involvement in the development of children's centres. Some providers are finding that local authority-funded centres are...