Every organisation in the world seems to have a website these days, and early years settings may feel that they are being left behind in the whirlwind of technological change that is sweeping through...
It is good to see that the select committee on education and employment has found time to squeeze in a couple of extra sessions on the early years, following its original report and the Government's...
Charities for families and disabled children have spoken out against the Government's plans to limit the rise to benefits and tax credits to 1 per cent, ahead of the second reading of the welfare bill...
1 Results of Ofsted inspections Ofsted inspection results have been included to show how well providers meet the new National Standards. Parents must be confident that providers accredited under the...
Delegates to a conference in the Scottish Borders tomorrow (2 November) will be considering questions such as, 'Do we listen to children enough?'. Organised by Children in Scotland and held at Peebles...
The new national occupational standards for classroom assistants (see News, page 4) are welcome for several reasons. The standards, and the forthcoming NVQs/SVQs that will follow, will be a big step...
The UK Government stubbornly insists on league tables as a means of driving up educational attainment, standards of health care and so on, despite widespread opposition. It may not be so keen,...
There is bound to be consternation among day nurseries in England as it becomes apparent that Ofsted is now taking a different line on staff working with children before background checks are...
You could support your skills at managing children's illnesses with the Baby Echos ear thermometer. This handy instrument takes a child's temperatures and tells you on the digital display with a...
It is hugely disappointing that there are moves within the Scottish Parliament to reject plans to ban the smacking of children under three, bowing to pressure from parents apparently worried that more...