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Early years settings are overwhelmingly against Government plans to change ratios, with just 2 per cent of the opinion that the rule change would enable them to lower fees for parents, according to a...
The EYPP is a chance for settings to focus on numeracy, for both the children and the staff. Charlotte Goddard reports
By Mary Whiting, keen gardener and early years consultant This is a good time to introduce the subject of gardening by doing some indoor activities. And you can start on a few adult jobs too!
Representatives of the public service union Unison Scotland handed over a petition with 20,000 signatures calling for a McCrone-style review of the early years to Margaret Jamieson MSP outside the...
Of course I feel sad to learn of Elinor Goldschmied's death, but it is also an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate her great contribution to early years practice, particularly work with children...
Some food for thought for your professional career DRAMA AND TRADITIONAL STORY FOR THE EARLY YEARS. By Nigel Toye and Francis Prendiville. (Routledge/Falmer, 14.99, 020 7583 9855).
Maggie Smith, director of Ofsted's Early Years Directorate (pictured), has resigned after less than two years in the post. An Ofsted spokeswoman cited 'personal and health reasons' for Ms Smith's...
A chick, five little ducks and a character called 'The Grump' feature in the shortlist for the Book Trust's 2009 Early Years Awards for books that encourage a love of reading in young children.
Concerned parents should be afraid...very afraid about the proposals in More Great Childcare, says Kate Hulm, lecturer in early years & early childhood studies
* The early years sector was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List last weekend as Rosemary Murphy, chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association, and Professor Christine Pascal,...