* The Oxford-based Peers Early Years Partnership (PEEP) programme has reported a successful year. Its annual report for April 2001 to March 2002 said PEEP has continued to thrive, while National PEEP...
Under the Childcare Act 2006, local authorities have a duty to provide information, advice and training to early years providers to enable them to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* The early years sector was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List last weekend as Rosemary Murphy, chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association, and Professor Christine Pascal,...
The first early years teachers have now qualified for the role - and they have much to celebrate, says Best Practice Network's Maureen Lee.
New example menus to help early years settings plan healthy meals for children have been launched today (13 November) by the Government.
Education and the national health service became election issues last week as the main political parties continued to set out their stalls with pledges for the next five years. The Liberal Democrats...
The first Early Years Educator qualification developed by CACHE has been approved by Ofqual and is available to view on the Ofqual register.
Children’s life chances are being affected by the failure of early years services to engage with fathers, according to a parliamentary report.
A new Level 3 transitional qualification available from next spring will enable early years practitioners and playworkers to move between sectors. SkillsActive Playwork Unit and the National Day...
* Northern Ireland is to have its first-ever exhibition dedicated to early years and primary teaching. The two-day exhibition, sponsored by Nursery World and TES Primary, will be held on 8 and 9...