Providers with nurseries throughout the country tell Nursery World how they are making the 30 hours sustainable.
Mentoring, whether from a colleague or an outside professional, enables staff to aim higher, argues trainer Deslynne Roberts.
Some ideas for supporting children in setting goals and celebrating achievements while encouraging ‘mistakes’. By Amy Jackson
Ofsted has said that settings need to be bolder with incorporating risk into activities. Jack and Jill’s nursery has a model that works. By Hannah Crown
The NHS should work with Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships to support more childcare for staff, delegates heard at the first NHS childcare conference. Last week's conference in...
Take-up is slow, but commitment remains to funded two-year-old places in schools. By Annette Rawstrone
Nurseries are reporting a rise in the number of babies being brought in, as mothers are cutting short their maternity leave and returning to work early.
Even a small outdoor space can be turned into an enriching environment, explains Julie Mountain
Toddlers at Little Acorns Day Nursery in Urmston have been making potions inspired by Room on the Broomby Julia Donaldson.
More and more nurseries are making dental care for children a policy alongside healthy eating and hygiene, says Sue Learner.