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I agree with the Daycare Trust that low pay is a problem in the early years sector, but some rates are lower than those mentioned by its report. Classroom assistants can be on less than 5 an hour, not...
Despite the Government spending 7bn on childcare per year, British parents currently spend 27 per cent of their income on childcare. A poorly-structured system means we are not getting value for...
A strategy for consulting frankly with staff on improving a setting is outlined by Shona Carmichael How happy are your staff? What do they really feel about their jobs, the quality of provision, the...
More than a year since a television programme revealed below-standards of care and mistreatment at some of Ireland's creches, little improvement appears to have been made to the...
The first book in a series aiming to encourage traveller children of primary school age to read has just been published. It features colourful photographs and descriptions of traditional wagons,...
Child of Our Time: how to achieve the best for your child from conception to five years By Tessa Livingstone
The foundation stage curriculum, like its predecessor, is organised into six areas of learning to help practitioners plan appropriate activities and experiences for children in their setting. Yet the...
Use squares, rectangles, circles and triangles to introduce fun learning opportunities. Helen Shelbourne shapes up activities Adult-led activities
It's time to get real about resolutions you'll enjoy keeping, says Jan Hurst With Christmas on the way, it's also time to gear up for next year's resolutions. Forget all those promises you always make...
On the day of her appointment as new Prime Minister (Monday 5 September), early years organisations have called on Liz Truss to make the sector a priority and put in place a plan to tackle the early...