So Margaret Hodge is not going to expand the early years sector at the expense of a workforce on low salaries ('Hodge ties expansion of childcare to pay', News, 20 November). I read this news story...
Have oodles of fun keeping children busy with an art kit from Bostik full of pipe cleaners, beads, felt shapes, pom poms, straws and Blu-Tack, plus an instruction leaflet suggesting lots of things to...
Children find it easier to explore and express their feelings through role play with peers than by talking to adults, as Lena Engel explains Dressing up, fun at any age, has a special creative appeal...
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Working in partnership with parents is vital for responding effectively to children's needs. Sue Chambers offers guidance on building relations .
We have been digging into the detail of manifesto pledges and were surprised to find that the party promising the least in terms of early years entitlements, costs the sector the most.
From September 2008 early years providers will have to adhere to the new framework. Ruth Thomson gives the lowdown on what you need to know What is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)?
With fierce competition in the sector, settings need to publicise their business. Rosie Pressland shows how to aim sky-high The childcare sector has never known such growth, and with that...
Letter of the week wins 30 worth of children's books.