Evidence is mounting that private and voluntary nurseries' participation in the Nursery Education Grant scheme is at crisis point, with a survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (see News, page...
The review of the primary school curriculum, to be overseen by Professor Jim Rose, could bring about major improvements if it can tackle the problems of summer-born children under the current system...
Dip into a project on frogs as an opportunity to explore the lifecycle of the natural world plus a range of learning activities, with these suggestions from Wendy E Scott As the weather begins to...
Your legal questions answered by Christine Betts, senior lawyer, schools and childcare team, Veale Wasbrough Lawyers Q I was puzzled by Ruth Kelly's statement that she will be making Criminal Records...
The first London-wide plan to make the capital more 'child-friendly' has been revealed by mayor Ken Livingstone. 'Making London Better', launched on Tuesday, sets out a framework to develop policies,...
The design and technology area for Cockfield Primary School nursery class has been organised to ensure the children can access the resources they need with minimum assistance from adults. When...
When you're on duty and emergency strikes, do you flap, or sail through it? Test your mettle with this quiz by Jan Hurst and Sue Hubberstey Are you unflappable whatever happens, or is your nickname...
There's more to painting than the finished work a child presents to a parent. Kristin Ali Eglinton looks closer at what the experience offers Imagine you are walking into an early childhood...
<P> Find out about a prize that recognises excellent practice in using ICT activities and resources in teaching and learning, from the Awards and Dissemination team at Becta </P>