Unfortunately, it seems that often it takes a tragedy to prompt action over problems that have been brewing for some time. And so the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman have now led to...
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,...
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...
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...
An inclusive pre-school in Lewisham, which has had its council funding cut, will close next year if it fails to raise a minimum of 15,000 within the next few weeks.
Elmscot Chester Day Nursery and Nursery School donated Easter eggs as part of a charity campaign for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.