Measures to help low-income families were announced by Chancellor Alistair Darling in today's Pre-Budget Report.
Childminding networks in England have been successful in contributing to the quality of childcare, supporting childminders, raising their status and improving retention rates, according to a report...
As a playgroup supervisor for a number of years I welcome Ofsted's comments in the news story 'Playgroups impress Ofsted for education' (20/27 December). The Early Learning Goals are not new to most...
Many nurseries are still charging top-up fees to parents using free places for three- and four-year-olds, according to Government research.
'We need to balance the needs of children with the reality of the difficulties of parenting. We do not believe any further change to the law at this time would be appropriate' Health minister Jacqui...
'The Revenue seems to be making it up as it goes along. This huge new system has been brought in without really being properly thought through' Richard Mannion, head of tax at accountants Solomon...
(Photograph) - It was fun and games at Northland Early Years Centre in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, when it held a Blue and Yellow day to raise funds for the children's mobility charity Whizz-Kidz....
This popular autumn festival has customs that children will enjoy doing as nursery activities, says Jane Drake Celebrating festivals from a range of faiths can help to develop in young children an...
How refreshing to read the news story 'Play on, Year One pupils told' (20 February). As an early years practitioner who runs a pre-school, I am constantly concerned about the pressures of formal...