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There are many reasons why nasen’s Award for Early Years Provision is needed to recognise the amazing practice in early years settings across the country, says Mandy Wilding.
The chair of the Young Lives Commission and former Children's Commissioner for England, says the Government's ambition for Family Hubs is 'nowhere near the scale of what families need', nor is it...
With settings forced to increase fees that parents can't afford, many are facing closure, and the big chains are consolidating
The childcare sector is in crisis. The issues are complex. We need realistic solutions, and we need them soon, says nursery owner and entrepreneur Maggie Bolger
Childcare is increasingly expensive, while quality is being driven down, thanks to the growth of big nursery chains and an ineffective regulator
The chief executive of nursery group Thrive Childcare and Education says that regulators need to do more to support early years providers and be consistent in their approach.
An educational psychologist (EP) explains why she chose to go on strike with others in her profession in December
Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in both government and Ofsted focus that has challenged many fundamental principles of early childhood education, says Julie Fisher
To tackle issues around attendance and behaviour, schools could learn a lot from how the early years sector caters to the children in its care, says Sarah Mackenzie
Education is not a race, and children need quality time invested in them, says our columnist Michael Pettavel