Maxamec is a new wooden construction kit system from Direct Educational Services which enables children to build structures large enough to sit on, ride or push. The system consists of 5-ply painted...
The theme of celebrating diversity is explored in the second edition of Children in Europe, the bi-annual journal published in Britain by Children in Scotland. It highlights good practice at the...
The national minimum wage went up last week to Pounds 4.50 an hour for people aged 22 and over and 3.80 for those aged 18 to 21. The Government said that the increase in the main rate would benefit...
Meg Barclay, education consultant and early years reviewer for the School Library Association, reviews books which help children to build friendships, learn about stories from India and be introduced...
The figures around apprenticeships are positive, but more must be done, finds Karen Hart
While children's minister Sarah Teather continues to reassure the early years sector that it is still a priority, there are fears that lack of ring-fencing around vital money-streams will inevitably...
From family members to the police and shopkeepers, the local community is part of nursery life, as are political issues and making plans. By the Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
Nurseries across Glasgow may be merged with primary schools as part of the city council's plans for a multi-million pound revamp of its education infrastructure.
Can you dish it out as well as take it - the viewpoint of either party in any personal interaction arising at work? <B>Gill Moore</B> gives tips on listening and responding