The sector is struggling to develop staff teams that meet the needs of two-year-olds, though some are making great strides. Annette Rawstrone talks to one nursery about its road to Outstanding
At last someone is making sense! MP Barry Sheerman told the Professional Association of Teachers' annual conference, 'It seems sometimes that we are stealing childhood from the children in this...
Doubling the number of community schools across Scotland is the new goal of the Scottish Executive. Education minister Jack McConnell called on local authorities to work in partnership to develop the...
A resource to help teachers and nursery staff who are preparing to plan lessons around the Christmas nativity and organise carol services has been produced by the Mouse Club, an inspirational website...
(Photograph) - Two of childcare's most prominent public figures were honoured for their achievements last week before making their exit from the sector. A parliamentary reception in Westminster...
The National Foundation for Youth Music has announced a third round of grants to support its pioneering music scheme for under-fives. 'First Steps', the first national music programme of its kind, was...
The Government wants to hear views on how data is collected and used for two major early years surveys.
Bright Horizons’ Crouch End nursery in North London has had its registration temporarily suspended by Ofsted.
Exploration of the world in the early years can be supported with an interactive map of your local area. Marianne Sargent offers some guidance on making one.