Call it a U-turn or a clarification, restricting providers’ access to the furlough scheme at the last minute could be devastating
(Photograph) - 1 Children between the ages of three and five are now being offered a booster dose of whooping cough vaccine - true or false? 2 Children who are clumsy and trip and fall over...
The number of three- and four-year-olds taking up the free early education entitlement has risen by 20,000 in the past year, latest Government figures reveal. DfES statistics issued last week show...
The quality of training providers and of assessment is more important in ensuring that the Level 2 certificate and Level 3 diploma produce competent learners than the content of the qualification,...
Short of ideas for a kids' outing? You can use the net to find out what's on in your local area, says Jenny Benjamin Somewhere in the dusty recesses of my home office is a Kids' Outings folder...
Despite DfE claims that childcare settings will now receive a ‘boost’ in funding rates (as of last week - 1 September), many providers say they are to receive £5 or less per hour for three and...
A Hampshire pre-school is celebrating after being named winner of the Organix 'Make a Difference' Food Award for its commitment to healthy eating.
The values nurtured in the early years shape how children approach the wider world later in life. But which values are beneficial and how do we balance different interests? By Marion Dowling
A quarter of new mums are planning to return to work from maternity leave earlier than planned to take up the expanded childcare offer for nine-month-olds from next month, sparking fears women are...
From start to finish, a great way to keep the children on the go is with these races suggested by Lynne Garner make the most of the summer holidays and good weather by getting outside and enjoying...