The new Sure Start Centre in Wakefield West was the venue for an awards night this week to celebrate the work of nearly 70 parents and volunteers who have contributed to its success. The 900,000...
One in ten children in the UK suffers physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect, but only a tiny minority are investigated by social services, according to new research.
More than 1,000 Ofsted workers staged a one-day walk-out over pay last Friday (16 May), halting inspections of early years and social care providers.
Findings in Ofsted's report on the transition period after its takeover of responsibility for regulating childcare are outlined by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, David Bell The Office for Standards in...
AREAS OF LEARNING Nursery Topics - Opposites covers all six areas of learning in the Foundation Stage curriculum in England, but it can be easily adapted to suit the Scottish, Welsh and Northern...
AREAS OF LEARNING Nursery Topics - Clothes covers all six areas of learning in the English early years curriculum, but it can be adapted easily to suit the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish...
Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a book which explores how mindfullness can be integrated into settings. It combines theory, case studies and research to...
Create night in the day, or wait until dark, for a host of imaginative activities indoors and outdoors that will help children explore their natural fascination with the night, suggested by early...
Elmscot Woodlands Day Nursery and Nursery School in Altrincham took over the Instagram account of early years specialist and star of Channel 4’s Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds Alistair Bryce-Clegg,...
Chinese mid-autumn festival The mid-autumn festival is the third of the great celebrations in the Chinese community, following the New Year and Dragon Boat festivals. This year the festival falls on...