Nursery owners in Birmingham are launching a campaign against council plans to make private, voluntary and independent (PVI) providers pay the living wage to retain early education funding.
So you think you've been asked to do some unusual tasks in your career. Lindsey Blythe hears from nannies given a few 'extra' extra duties Dog bathing
Children need time to think and lead. This important concept requires training, says Mary Evans.
Changes to the way children with special educational needs and disabilities are funded in early years settings and schools have been put out for consultation, as part of wider reforms to schools...
Families can find ways to resolve problems in their relationships with the help of a professional play therapist, as Cath Hunter explains.
A nursery culture where staff feel 'we are all in this together' is vital when it comes to meeting the new EYFS requirements. Mary Evans explains how this can be achieved.
The Conservative manifesto pledge of free breakfasts for all primary school children could cost triple the £60m allocated for it, according to education researchers.
Lesbian and gay issues need to be addressed by all practitioners in the early years, says Kath Tayler.
Lack of a good night's sleep has been shown to have an adverse effect on children's daytime behaviour, as Harriet Griffey reports. You can help parents with our cut-out guide
The growing gap between the cost of a nursery place and parents' earnings is revealed in the annual childcare costs survey.