Comparison of sadness, anger, and fear facial expressions when toddlers look at their mothers Research suggests sad expressions may be more beneficial to children than other emotions. Facial...
Childminders are the most popular form of childcare for mothers with babies aged ten months, according to the interim results of the largest-ever study into childcare in England. The five-year...
Mark Gilleran is development team co-ordinator with Hammersmith and Fulham Early Years Service and is responsible for quality assurance and development as well as a local Sure Start programme. He...
The campaign for a national nanny register gathered pace last week, with the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children firmly committing itself to lobby for such a measure (see News,...
A Labour Government would increase provider funding to £7.35 an hour for free hours, introduce a national pay scale, and move towards a graduate-led workforce.
Use the pointers to help gather evidence for NVQ Level 3 unit: Contribute to the protection of children from abuse. Read our advice in conjunction with Level 3 standards in Early Years Care and...
Help is at hand for settings preparing to offer funded places for two-year-olds in 'Are you ready for me -now I'm 2?'. Its authors, the Cheshire East Early Years and Childcare Team, explain how it...
Elmscot Chester Day Nursery and Nursery School donated Easter eggs as part of a charity campaign for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.