To mark World Book Day, here are some tips to share with parents on home-learning from Dr Elizabeth Kilbey, child psychologist, and a presenter of Channel 4’s The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6-year-olds.
A children's centre in London has been working with its families,the local community and other providers to address language delays linked to social disadvantage. Julian Grenier shares strategies.
Asquith Court announced last week that it has acquired a large number of the creches and nurseries owned by David Lloyd Leisure. The nursery group, the UK's second largest chain, has bought 41 of the...
Some parents employing nannies may soon be eligible to claim a tax credit towards their childcare costs, the Inland Revenue said last week. A consultation document, New Tax Credits - Supporting...
Children's centres are under immense pressure as reduced funding and support and the amalgamation of settings has increased their responsibilities and workloads.
There has been a 60 per cent increase in the number of children put on the child protection register in England since 2006.
At the first-ever national Free Schools conference on Saturday, education secretary Michael Gove confirmed eight free schools that have won formal approval to open.
Children and parents are to be advised how to stay safe on the internet in a 9m Government advertising campaign.
Children in deprived areas in England are to be offered free swimming as one of nine pilot community schemes aimed at increasing access to physical activity and sport in low-income areas. The 2.5m...