While on the topic of books, here are a couple of recommendations for the autumn term. The Little Christmas Tree tells the tale of a magical fir tree that revels in the antics of the toys that come...
Private, voluntary and independent nurseries will take part in a pilot of childcare in schools starting this summer.
Enabling Successful Futures: Developing a reflective & impactful pedagogy in an increasingly challenging climate
Two early years teacher training providers have been rated 'requires improvement' by Ofsted for two years running.
Details of the new birth-to-five framework that emerged in the Childcare Bill last week caused an outcry about 'baby curriculum madness'. The Daily Mail's front-page headline said, 'Toddlers taught to...
The University of Cambridge is seeking expressions of interest from Childcare Providers to manage a purpose built nursery for the children of University Staff and Students.
I support every word by Penny Owen about nursery voucher schemes (Letters, 25 May). I have two day nurseries and accept ten different voucher schemes. Care 4 are the only ones who are user-friendly.
Most large nursery groups have their own training programmes in place – but one has gone a step further and launched a degree. Meredith Jones-Russell and Hannah Crown report
Even very young children love to explore, and although nature is the key resource here, it can be given a helping hand. Nicole Weinstein reports.