The drive to register nannies and nanny agencies gathered force this month when a number of organisations joined up to a national working group, convened by the Professional Association of Nursery...
One young couple's family grew faster than most when Rachel Reidford, 24, of Hemsworth, West Yorkshire, gave birth to five babies in less than a year, reported the Daily Mail. Rachel and Ricky Jones,...
A new range of nappies, made from unbleached cotton, has recently been launched by the washable nappy company, Lollipop. The Onelife nappy comes in one size with four poppers to adjust the fit, rather...
Looking for ways to extend parachute play? Making Waves by Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet is full of great parachute games with the emphasis on developing the children's self confidence and team...
by Tamsin Grimmer (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, £14.99)
You will find a new range of light boxes in this year's Reflections on Learning catalogue. It includes a Giant Observation Platform (above), which is 400mm high and features a beech finish and legs...
Thousands of childminders have been left confused by Government guidance, which seemingly states they should return to work tomorrow, but which is at odds with separate guidance published by the...
Hanukkah * The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, this year on 10 December, celebrates the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Syrians and the reclamation of the Jerusalem temple. A rekindled lamp...
Do you fully understand the benefits of outdoor play? Do you know the full range of experiences that you should offer young children outdoors? I thought I did until talking to a nursery owner who...