In the first of a series based on the four elements, Mary Jackson, development officer at Learning Through Landscapes, explores outdoor activities involving fire What is your reaction when 'exploring...
The idea of 24-hour nursery provision (News, 5 April) sounds good initially, but I would be concerned over the health and safety issues involved in handing over a child in the morning to a parent who...
Consultation has begun on how to improve protection of children and young people as part of the Child Protection review set up earlier this year. The review aims to reduce the number of children...
Children aged eight to 12 are being urged to get more involved in democracy and citizenship through the Junior Exec website launched by the Scottish Executive. The site at www.juniorexec.gov.uk...
Sudden infant deaths in England and Wales have fallen by almost a quarter, according to the latest round of figures released by the Office of National Statistics. Health Statistics Quarterly revealed...
We have to 'tighten our belts' we must be prepared for 'changes', the 'Big Squeeze' is on. If the details are not clear yet, we should be in no doubt about what to expect from Whitehall in the...
Sure Start and childcare funding is being cut by an average of 50 per child over the next financial year, according to new research, with some of the poorest areas of the country facing the biggest...
Children’s social and emotional development does not appear to have changed much during the pandemic, according to a long-term study looking at the impact of children’s early education and development...
Most early childhood degrees include 'real-world' experiences in early years settings and a related final-year project or dissertation. Make the most of these learning opportunities by bringing your...