Babies exhibit number-sensitivity almost from birth, but true numeracy develops a little later. Professor Annette Karmiloff-Smith explains how.
Leading early years figures give their responses to last week's undercover expose of bad practice in two nurseries and a holiday creche, and its criticism of the childcare registration and inspection...
What in the world is OMEP? Wendy Scott introduces a global early years organisation Nearly 60 years ago Lady Allen of Hurtwood, with colleagues from Sweden, France, Denmark and Norway, conceived the...
What must be done so that today's poor children can raise another generation with better prospects? Mary Evans hears expert views Despite the Chancellor's claim that his Budget gives every child the...
As Chelsea Open Air Nursery School prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary, Nicole Weinstein finds out what makes the setting so special today
Nursery closures have increased by two-thirds since the 30 hours funded childcare was introduced a year ago, reveals new research.
The rights of children put before television cameras are being defended by a coalition of childcare professionals, writes Gayle Goshorn.
The importance of crawling to physical and mental development, and how to encourage it, is explained by Anne O'Connor and Anna Daly.