You'd be surprised at some of the opportunities for learning activities behind blankets, as suggested by Jean Evans Develop children's mathematical skills and scientific knowledge, and encourage them...
Nannies and childminders can benefit from a new level 3 qualification that takes account of recent workforce policies, says Mary Evans A new qualification is set to widen the employment prospects of...
A group of out-of-school clubs inWorcester called Sneakers Childcare has won the West Midlands Employer of the Year award for its commitment to helping employees achieve a better balance between work...
Having read recent letters criticising playgroup committees, I want to voice my support for these hardworking volunteers. Further to 'Ruling committees' (2 October), I should think the committee that...
Children in Britain are among the worst-off in Europe for the effects of povery and unemployment, finds Mary Evans British children are more likely to be growing up in workless households than their...
Dolls came into their own as children's playthings at the end of the 17th century. Since then their popularity has grown rapidly, so make sure you equip your nursery with plenty of appealing dolls...
A male nursery and reception class teacher has won this year's Nursery World essay competition. Jerry Aldous (above) was one of more than 200 entrants who wrote on the theme 'Attracting more men into...
How to inspire children while allowing them freedom is the essential role of the playworker, says Gail Bushell Those of you who have been involved with playwork for a number of years will be aware of...
Busy Bees nurseries are celebrating a successful year of fundraising for Meningitis Now.
The Department for Education has created 'a black hole' of more than 114m in overspending according to the Labour Party.