Childcare costs in Scotland are among the highest in Britain, with some families paying nearly as much as those in Southern England, according to new research.
The inquiry into the BSE scandal leaves us no clearer about the future health of today's children. Maggie Jones reports
Our special dietary needs series continues with advice from <B>Suzannah Olivier</B> on how nurseries can provide for Muslim children whose families may follow a halal diet
Nurseries have called on the Government to set out dedicated measures to help them survive, saying they provide vital support to frontline workers and families.
Social stigma is a major barrier to breastfeeding and more must be done to support women to continue breastfeeding beyond the first few weeks, experts say.
By Mary Marsh, NSPCC chief executive There is increasing awareness that all those who work with children have a role to play in child protection. Nursery workers and other childcarers such as...
The survey of parents' use and views of childcare and early years, commissioned by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, paints a complicated picture of the reasons why take-up of formal...
The Infant and Toddler Forum, an independent group of experts in infant and child nutrition development, has launched a new website with a dedicated area for childcare professionals providing...
What causes a child to stammer and how should families and early years staff help a child deal with this speech impairment? Jackie Cosh explains the condition and outlines where to turn for guidance...