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As the big nursery groups continue to expand, there could be a danger that some areas of the country will see provision shrink
The Government is still undecided about relaxing ratios, and the Chancellor's Autumn Budget wasn't full of festive cheer either
Changes to the EYFS, including staff-to-child ratios in nurseries and clarifying how many children childminders can care for, are now set out in an updated version of the framework, which will come...
Cathy Nutbrown's recommendations for EYPS in her recent review of qualifications have fuelled heated debate. Karen Faux finds out why opinion is so divided and what it could mean for the status.
The comments and assumptions made by Helen Penn concerning private day nurseries (News, 10 February) are general observations and opinions which invite debate. I hope this letter balances Dr Penn's...
Further to the two 'In my views' on playgroup committees (28 August and 10 July), I am employed by a committee who seem to know nothing about core issues including childcare, national standards,...
Of all the areas of childcare, it is probably childminding that has changed the most over the years since the National Childcare Strategy was introduced. And it is the childminding networks that have...
Perhaps Liz Truss could persuade the Treasury to adopt a novel form of quantitative easing, argues Ross Midgley - just print more children.
Some food for thought in your professional career Drama Play: bringing books to life through drama for 4-7 year olds by Kay Hiatt (David Fulton Publishers, 13, 1843121786, 020 8996 3610)
Early years practitioners should reflect on how the quality of the relationships they establish with the children in their care will influence the child's emotional development and ability to respond...