If we are to nurture children's spiritual growth we must take care of our own. We all owe it to our children to be spiritually healthy. In this hectic world it is all too easy to operate in 'survival'...
Children from First Place Nursery in Radlett, Hertfordshire have been busy making huge poppies and joining in with a community project to create a flowing river of poppies through the village.
'Let's celebrate what we have achieved, but review what still needs to be done within the context of developing children's services. A focus is needed on the quality issues, including training and...
'We need to look at the way society creates hyperactivity in so many children. And stop stigmatising - and drugging - the lively ones.' Priscilla Alderson, Professor of Childhood Studies at the...
'Never before have we had this level of violence in schools... Teachers are asking whether they have the right to refuse to teach these children. Sadly we don't, no matter how obnoxious they are.'...
'Out-of-school care provides children with developmental opportunities in a relaxed setting. It also provides childcare to working parents. This is critical in helping lift families out of poverty. '...
To see the issue of childcare thrust suddenly to attention where it was unconsidered before, look at Ireland. Simon Vevers reports Government childcare initiatives have been rolled out with almost...
I have been reading the letters about the need for graduate managers in nurseries with interest. While I agree with the importance of experience and understand that in-depth study is not for everyone,...
This year's art competition for schools has been launched by the National Galleries of Scotland. There are five categories, including nursery schools, P1-P3 and special educational needs. Children...
(Photograph) - Baroness Ashton of Upholland, minister for the Department of Constitutional Affairs and former minister for Sure Start Early Years and Childcare, opens Westbridge Day Nursery in...