A nursery owner appeared in court last month to face a charge of common assault after intervening to stop a toddler hitting a baby over the head with a wooden brick. Olive Rack, owner of Tresco House...
The nine-year-old grandson of the chief executive of a nursery group is holding a 24-hour sponsored silence to raise money for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
I wholeheartedly agree with the Daycare Trust report, Who will care? (News, 4 October). Childcare workers in day nurseries work the longest hours, for comparatively little pay. It is time we were all...
(Photograph) - The Children's Society and the Children's Play Council are urging parents to take half a day to play together on 4 August for national Playday, the country's biggest annual celebration...
A new vaccine against pneumococcal meningitis will be offered to every child under two in the UK from the autumn, the Department of Health has announced. From 4 September every child starting their...
What lies ahead for early years workers in the Government's plans? Simon Vevers reports The letters page of Nursery World has resonated in recent months with the concerns of hard-pressed providers...
You'd be surprised at some of the opportunities for learning activities behind blankets, as suggested by Jean Evans Develop children's mathematical skills and scientific knowledge, and encourage them...
Yoga classes based on creative storytelling are aiming to help children at the Childcare Corporation's nurseries improve their flexibility, strength, concentration and self-confidence. The Childcare...
You'll have to stay up late to see a hedgehog but, explains Lynne Garner, it's worth it as they are fascinating creatures which can inspire some interesting activities What is the first thing you...
Nurseries and schools are building a love of reading with Lovemybooks, says co-founder Sue McGonigle