I am in full agreement with the comments by Stephen Burke, director of the Daycare Trust (News, 25 October), about the lack of appropriate childcare for children who have special needs. I run one of...
* The average weekly income for women is less than half that of men, according to a report published by the Government's Women's Unit. It shows that women earn 119 to men's weekly average of 247. The...
Scotland's first-ever School Awards have been launched by the Scottish Executive. The awards celebrate academic excellence in nursery, primary, secondary and special schools. First minister Jack...
See how nurseries and childminders across the country have been coping with the recent snowfall.
The Government must fund qualifications for playworkers at level 3 and above if the sector is to increase the number of qualified playworkers needed, according to SkillsActive, the Sector Skills...
The event, organised by David Wright, owner of the Paint Pots nursery group, will be used to launch a national network for men working in childcare, bringing together existing support groups.
Traditionally, October is the month when employment law changes are announced. This October is no exception, says Jacqui Mann. (Some implementation dates are to be confirmed.)
Children's charities have urged the Government 'to redouble' its efforts to end child poverty by 2020. New figures show that it has failed to meet the first goal to cut child poverty by 25 per cent...
There is a feeling in the air that the future could be uncertain for the Early Years Foundation Stage, although there has been no firm indication yet from the new Government about its intentions.