The number of adoptions in England and Wales last year rose by 10 per cent, according to a report published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Two decades of ‘relentless’ policy changes, lack of investment and low pay have led to early years teachers feeling devalued and ready to leave their profession.
Funding is available for projects that aim to raise the attainment of children with SEND from the age of three.
Dr Lala Manners takes issue with the lack of emphasis given to physical development in the new EYE qualifications
The number of children attending maintained nurseries and primary schools is set to increase by around 20 per cent in the next eight years, according to Government figures.
From 2002-15, the Froebel Research Fellowship project focused on children's creative thinking and learning. David Hargreaves, Sue Robson, Sue Greenfield and Hiroko Fumoto share their findings.
The split between Prime and Specific areas is valid, provided practitioners understand how they inter-relate, says Jan Dubiel
The early years sector will have until the end of September this year to respond to Dame Clare Tickell's review of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Leading early years educator Professor Tina Bruce CBE will be taking to the floor as part of a fantastic line-up of speakers for a morning masterclass at the Nursery World Show 2016 on February 6.
Follow the development of the funded programme in Nursery World's headlines