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Proposals for a new system of apprenticeship funding, which includes the apprenticeship levy for large and mandatory cash contributions for small employers have been launched.
More than nine out of ten local authorities in England have at least one formal childminder network, according to a new survey published by Sure Start. The Childminder Networks Census was carried out...
Early years practitioners across the UK have until the end of this month to respond to a consultation on the review of the National Occupational Standards and S/NVQs. The Department for Education and...
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Healthy snacks are an important part of a child's diet, but what should settings include to make sure they are varied and nutritious? Nicole Weinstein offers some assistance.
When children are really concentrating they're unlikely to be sitting still and listening, writes Penny Tassoni Being able to deliberately focus our attention on one activity is an important skill. It...
By Marian Whitehead, language and early years consultant The new Ofsted guidance on national standards for under-eights daycare and childminding in England must surely be the most bizarre set of...
The final version of the national standards that candidates for Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)will need to meet has been set out by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC). The...
Kidcare, a Glasgow-based charitable trust, has secured the contract to run a creche at the home of the Scottish Parliament. The creche at Holyrood House, which has been custom-built as part of the...