After 32 years at Voice the union as a senior professional officer, Ms Pritchard has left to work for BAPN, the association for professional nannies
A war of words was sparked between the two main teaching unions last week over Government plans to reduce teachers' workloads by extending the role of classroom assistants. The National Union of...
Nursery workers worried about abuse in their settings can call a new national whistleblowing helpline so that ‘nothing stands in the way’ of opportunities to protect children.
From talking with a doll, young children can learn how to relate to a real person, says Sophie Pagett Our nation's population is becoming increasingly diverse. People are living longer, family...
After the sometimes sensationalist reports in the national press last week about 'nurseries turning children into thugs', the early years sector and the Government need to give a clear message to...
Five ‘back office’ employees – spanning health and safety, customer services, recruitment, finance and catering – tell Annette Rawstrone what inspires them in their role
Our July issue includes what’s new in the Progress Check, getting creative with ateliers, how to deal with young children’s urge to strip off, creating engaging print-rich environments, exploration of...
Careful planning will give children the first-hand experiences they need to start learning about writing, says Julian Grenier
I write to clarify a misleading impression that Sarah Baker's letter ('Giving up on Ofsted', 27 March) may have given. Introducing Childminding Practice is not a course on 'basic childcare'. It is...