Employers of nannies were surprised this month by press reports suggesting that they could now claim the childcare tax credit - only to have their hopes dashed and the reports fudged as it became...
The Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative always seemed to have several flaws, not least in how the nurseries created would ever be sustainable. It started off at a gallop, achieving its target of 45,000...
There are at least two sides to every story, and while accountants are currently urging nannies to set themselves up as service companies, in this issue we consider the other side of the sales pitch....
I must write after reading 'An insider's dim view' (Letters, 8 February). I have worked in childcare for more than 40 years and always endeavoured to provide the best possible care. I have owned my...
If your early years services and staff deserve recognition, make sure you enter the Nursery World Awards 2009. Closing date is 5 June: www.nurseryworldawards.com.
The Government is being urged to announce a strategy for tackling childhood obesity during National Childhood Obesity week, 5-11 July.
Less than 5 per cent of the funds available under the £100 million Government Childcare Expansion Capital Grant, have been distributed to early years providers, finds new data.
After the sometimes sensationalist reports in the national press last week about 'nurseries turning children into thugs', the early years sector and the Government need to give a clear message to...
Have you been wanting to get out and stretch your legs in the countryside but thought it would be too difficult with children in tow? A series of walkers' guides has been designed with children in...