Nursery operators can look forward to some opportunities for growth as 2010 progresses but they should approach borrowing with caution, says Ian Murchie, relationship director in the Barclays...
The Government is 'more or less on course' to meet its target of providing full childcare from 8am to 6pm at half of all primary schools by 2008, according to a new report. Research carried out for...
What can local authorities do to match up childcare provision to the needs of parents in their area? Colin Horswell looks at steps towards sufficiency.
Parents in London pay more for childcare and are less able to rely on the support of grandparents than families in other parts of the country, according to research by the Daycare Trust.
A consultation on the extension of nursery education funding is the first step in revising official guidance, says Beverley Hughes.
More than a third of nurseries and around half of childminders have stayed open for keyworkers and vulnerable children, a survey suggests.
Market analysts Laing & Buisson have revised their forecast for the value of the childcare sector after last month's Ofsted statistics showed a dramatic fall in the number of childcare providers.
The Looking Glass Centre in Dudley has attracted more than 800 visitors to its current exhibition, 'Creativity and Critical Thinking', and boosted its profile as a local training centre and facility...
The Under 12s Exhibition features lively, informative and relevant seminars for workers in all sectors of childcare and education. Lindy Sharpe talks to four of them. Olwyn Gunn
Use squares, rectangles, circles and triangles to introduce fun learning opportunities. Helen Shelbourne shapes up activities Adult-led activities