Norfolk's Story Cafe programme is proving a hugely effective way of engaging parents in their children's learning. Programme developers Julie Westrop and Mandy Lowe and teacher Nicky Hudson offer some...
Local employers have a chance to hear and discuss issues in the deployment of EYPs at a new series of forums, explainsTina Jefferies.
Extending the free nursery entitlement is the Government's latest effort for disadvantaged children, writes Beverley Hughes.
Going outside to ‘do’ maths is an effective way to engage young children. Julie Mountain offers some tips
A group of leading academics are calling on the Government to change their policy on the use of synthetic phonics as the main approach of teaching children to read as research suggests it is less...
Former education secretary Damian Hinds has replaced Nick Gibb as schools minister.
A dad has won a landmark ruling over nursery top-up fees for funded places that could have wider implications for nurseries and local authorities across the country.
The DfES is consulting on draft regulations on how to set targets that local authorities will need to meet under the Childcare Act. Children's minister Beverley Hughes said, 'It is essential that we...
Advertising and marketing to children is especially prevalent in the run-up to Christmas, but all year round, young 'consumers' are bombarded with ads and sponsorship aimed at making them want certain...