Leapfrog, the UK's second largest nursery chain, is living up to its name in terms of the way its growth has bounded along since it launched in 1998. In less than four years it has set up 34...
This week, Nursery World is delighted to bring you the best and most comprehensive coverage around of the Government's response to the Early Years Foundation Stage consultation. This includes news of...
As the days get longer and brighter, and spring is in the air, you could well start to notice that your setting is in need of sprucing up. Perhaps your paintwork is peeling, your carpet is wearing...
Childcare industry leaders have called on the Government to review pay and subsidies in Scotland. Figures published last week by the Scottish Executive revealed that more than one-third of childcare...
By Elaine Wain, a lecturer and NVQ co-ordinator for North West Kent College in Dartford Both the key skills and framework set out by the Early Years National Training Organisation are unrealistic. I...
High quality outdoors provision is vital for children's development. <B>Jan White</B> looks at a new scheme to help settings deliver it
Children at Happy Days Nursery in West Bromwich have been attending regular meet-ups with a local group of elderly people who attend a tea dance at the local community centre.
An independent selection of new products and resources The Staples Christmas book containing 100 stories written by children is on sale again this autumn. Each 'short, short' story is 100 words long....
1. Revised Early Years Foundation Stage: New framework is out