The OECD has welcomed the expansion of 30 hours of funded childcare but urged governments to do more to improve access to quality provision for disadvantaged children.
Once again, Scotland looks set to come up with a system that those south of the border will eye with envy, as the new gradings for care services are unveiled (see news, page 8).
Having first smiled at four weeks old, Harry's smiles increased during the following week, initially just at his parents, followed by sister Jasmine and then other family members. He also appeared to...
Snacks and light meals on the go need not be fast food. Eve Boggenpoel discovers some healthy choices in hand for both children and adults Whether it's off to school or out for a day trip, providing a...
A leading early years organisation has called for England's national standards for under-eights daycare to be amended to give day nurseries the same flexibility as playgroups and pre-schools to place...
The latest figure for the number of EYPs stands at 4,600 - a rise of 600 since the beginning of the year.
Parents are fighting the closure of three nurseries by a Yorkshire council that has pledged to open a further 15 children's centres. Kirklees Metropolitan Council says that the three nurseries - ...
Out-of-school is the fastest growing sector in childcare, according to figures published by market analysts Key Note. The Market Assessment 2004 report revealed that there had been a 15 per cent...