Functional skills will be reinstated as alternatives to GCSEs in English and maths for Level 3 qualifications, the early years minister Caroline Dinenage confirmed today.
An independent review of early years qualifications is being set up to scrutinise the content of current qualifications and determine how they can be strengthened.
Training organisation Early Excellence is launching a new review of Reception teaching next week.
The new Early Years Educator qualifications will be available from this September, but what courses will be on offer? Karen Faux reports.
Does the new Level 3 qualification herald a fresh era of professionalism for the workforce, or completely the reverse? The CWDC's Pauline Jones and Chiltern College's Chris Lawrence argue for and...
Learning Through Play: A work-based approach for the early years professional.
A review of the Vetting and Barring scheme, the system of checks for those working with children and vulnerable adults was launched on Friday, following Government pledges to scale it back.
Milly's Mouse Skills (ITSS, Durham LEA, 0191 3843333, 37.61 inc - quote NM02 for a 10 discount) This software has been designed by the Foundation Stage Advisory Team from Durham LEA in response to...
A daily supplement of omega-3 fish oil can reduce hyperactivity in children more effectively than commonly prescribed drugs, new research suggests. An Australian study measured the effects of eye q, a...
We have six copies of the latest Bob the Builder video, 'Bob Live' to give away to Nursery World readers. The 60min video was recorded during an 80 date tour of the UK earlier this year and includes...