In our news story 'Scrapping of tax credits proposed' (24 April), we quoted directly from the Policy Exchange report a phrase including 'parents who prefer informal care (grandparents, childminders)'.
Children's laureate Michael Rosen launched the Parents, Early Years and Learning book at an event last week at the Thomas Coram Children's Centre in London.
What did the new act, which takes effect in 2019, say about relationships education for 4 and 5 year olds? Safeguarding consultant Ann Marie Christian explains
Early years settings often celebrate a variety of festivals, giving the children a glimpse of different cultures. An alternative approach is to focus on one community and celebrate its major festivals...
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...
Key issues for early years policy and the future provision of free childcare - with latest thinking on funding, staffing and Ofsted’s new inspection arrangements.
It was wonderful to see so many people from across the early years education and childcare sector at Nursery World's conference last week - private and voluntary settings, schools, Sure Start and...
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...