The number of children accessing pre-school education in Scotland has risen by about 10,000 in the past year and a half, according to provisional statistics published last week by the Scottish...
* Start with a song by Mavis de Mierre (Brilliant Publications, Pounds15.95) is a great book for the youngest in your nursery, with lots of action songs.*** Singing Games and Rhymes for the Early...
Create a storm to tie in with your 'under the sea' project (see overleaf). * Draw four waves as above. Make sure they are evenly proportioned and there is a thick clear outline.
Nurseries were losing more than a thousand pounds a week in parent fees due to the pandemic last December, according to research commissioned by the DfE.
The Vetting and Barring Scheme for nine million people working with children and vulnerable adults has been halted so that a review can be carried out for a more measured approach, Home Secretary...
A topic about light and dark offers opportunities for children to explore the broad themes of day and night, natural and artificial light and the importance of light in plant growth, but organising...
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...
This month saw the arrival of Harry's baby brother Alfie Jack - a strange experience for Harry, but one he coped with very well. Mummy went into hospital during the night, and when Harry woke and...
Nursery World looks at the pledges from the main political parties ahead of next month's general election.