Thousands more families will be eligible for support with childcare costs, under plans for the Universal Credit unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and work and pensions secretary Iain...
Many settings are wondering how they are going to afford the upcoming 5 per cent increase to the National Living Wage, let alone keep pay differentials to reward senior staff. So what are the options?...
When learning a language, children often say things that don’t sound quite right. In the last article in this series, Professor Julian Pine explains why ‘clever mistakes’ are often a sign of progress
How has children's play been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic at home and in settings, and are the changes likely to be long-lasting? Nicole Weinstein investigates
Stephanie Campbell, co-ordinator of the Oakleaf Rural Community Network in County Derry in Northern Ireland, was one of the speakers at a reception held in London recently to celebrate the work of the...
Children as young as three are being referred by nurseries and schools for professional support with their mental health, the NSPCC has learned.
Two surveys show that many settings will not be able to offer parents places for the extended entitlements, as the start of the roll-out of the expanded policy nears. By Catherine Gaunt
Early years experts have raised concerns about the impact of academies on children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Child psychologist Jennie Lindon answers your letters about child behaviour Q I have a five-year-old son in full-time reception class. He appears to be struggling with his listening skills and...
A new membership organisation for early years trainers and consultants was launched in Westminster yesterday.