As the countdown to the general election begins, Government initiatives are coming fast and thick. This week, the prime minister himself launched a new star rating system for childcare providers, with...
What are the largest nursery chains in the UK up to? Catherine Gaunt on who did what in the past six months When the last issue of Nursery Chains was published in June the same names remained in the...
Most of us would say that involving children in making decisions about things that affect them is a great idea. But it's easier said than done, and too often early years staff pay only lip service to...
The number of childminders is continuing to fall and has dropped by 9,000 in less than four years, the latest Ofsted figures show.
Ofsted is considering merging inspections for early years, schools and further education colleges.
Easy, economical and quickly cooked, rice can be the basis of a wealth of exciting dishes, says Mary Whiting.
The endless capacity for imaginative and surprising turns in children's books is enjoyed by Alison Boyle GOOD NEWS! BAD NEWS!.
Compelling stories - with words or without - and captivating illustrations feature in new books reviewed by Alison Boyle BIG and Small
Nurseries and schools are invited to enter a competition to win an outdoor play area worth up to 25,000.