The Scottish Independent Nurseries Association (SINA) has received approval to provide training for the new Level 4 Scottish Vocational Qualification in early years and education. The qualification is...
Grants and specialist advicefor people working in the childcare sector who are looking to set up a community or social enterprise are being offered by Enterprise 4 Inclusion, in a project funded by...
A checklist of 15 questions that parents can ask youth organisations to help protect young people from abuse by adults has been published by the Scottish Executive. The Parent Checklist for Youth...
As nursery owners and managers you shouldn't shy away from the 'B-word'. Taking care of the business side of your setting is essential to ensure you provide a high-quality environment and also run at...
Penny Modena is currently waiting to hear whether she has passed the second half of her level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice, through the Open University. If so, she will be gearing up to study...
Sunscreen with a protective factor of SPF 15 is not strong enough to protect children and adults against sunburn and the risk of skin cancer, a medical journal has warned.
As a nursery nurse with five years' experience of working in a day nursery, I feel I must voice my opinion about the recent news report about the benefits to children of their attending pre-school...
Fourteen more local authorities are set to extend the free early education entitlement for three- and four-year-olds to 15 hours a week from next September.