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The rise in cases of children diagnosed as 'hyperactive' and the use of drugs to treat them may reveal some flaws in today's expectations of the youngest children, says Ruth Thomson
Babies and toddlers from disadvantaged families spent less time outdoors and reading and playing with their parents during lockdown than their better-off peers, according to new research.
Two Government programmes designed to help troubled families in Britain must improve in order to meet expectations, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
Everyone from Government ministers to childcare students was impressed by this month's Manchester show, says Laura Marcus This year's Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition at Manchester's G-Mex...
Some food for thought in your professional career. Supporting Musical Development in the Early Years. By Linda Pound and Chris Harrison. (Open University Press, 15.99, 01280 823388)
This issue of Nursery Business takes a hard look at what is needed to ensure success in a competitive market that will face further challenges in the future as Government initiatives roll out. Quality...
Most poor children live in working households, according to a new analysis of official Government statistics.
Returning to the campaign trail after just two days' paternity leave following the birth of son Donald last week, Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy was said by the Independent to joke that 'he...
Playthings that reflect and encourage development in children from six to 12 months include: * Toys that enable children to produce an effect - simple musical instruments such as shakers or drums;...