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A controversial database holding contact details for every child in England was launched on Monday (26 January), following several delays prompted by security fears.
Plans for a shared database that will hold basic records on every child under 18 in England from 2008 have been set out by the DfES. The Information Sharing Index is intended to improve good practice...
Charities for families and disabled children have spoken out against the Government's plans to limit the rise to benefits and tax credits to 1 per cent, ahead of the second reading of the welfare bill...
The rise in child protection policies, vetting and CRB checks is damaging the voluntary sector, claims a leading sociologist.
In association with Flair and Mail Order Express, we are able to offer four fantastic sets of Melissa and Doug developmental toys in a prize draw. Many of you will already be fans of Melissa and Doug...
Accessible, affordable, high-quality childcare has been the mantra of this Government, but two news stories this week highlight how far this has to go before it is within reach of all parents (see...
Social enterprise could solve the problem of sustainable childcare provision, according to the charity 4Children. Its new manifesto, 'Creating new solutions', argues that while start-up funding for...
In the fifth of our National Strategies features on the Early Years Foundation Stage, Sue Ellis, newly-appointed national director, Early Years, and Claire Wirth, early years senior regional adviser,...
The decision to change the way SATS are carried out at Key Stage 1 in England's primary schools is good news for Foundation Stage practitioners. Greater emphasis on teacher assessment of pupils rather...
Karen Hart explains how Standard 5 asks practitioners to evidence and meet the specific needs of individual children