The country’s two biggest chains have consolidated their positions at the top of the table after acquiring settings, which has enabled some new entries to sneak in, reports Catherine Gaunt
Although not a childcare expert, the French philosopher Rousseau has had a far-reaching influence on our ideas about childhood, says Professor J Eric Wilkinson
Good physical development (PD) practice starts in the setting, says Dr Lala Manners in this first part of a new series exploring how staff can increase knowledge and balance in-house activities with...
Libraries and books are still the most valuable and inescapable tools of the student's trade One of the things you may be worried about is the amount of reading you will be expected to do. You may be...
Early maths resources must be inspiring and imaginative or they will lose the children's interest. Staff in early years settings check out a varied selection for Sue Hubberstey.
How can schools enable beneficial touching – which many see as developmentally vital – at a time of heightened anxiety about safeguarding? Charlotte Goddard reports
Consultant Wendy Scott OBE was one of the leading figures within the early years sector to be recognised in the New Years Honours List for services to education. Here, she provides a brief history...
What makes good practice when offering children learning experiences? Early years consultant and child psychologist Jennie Lindon looks closer.
Ann Robinson of the Early Childhood Unit, National Children's Bureau Childcare as a stabilising influence on HPA axis functioning: A re-evaluation of maternal occupational patterns and familial...
KS1 teacher Margaret Edwards makes her own software recommendations Mouse Island from d2 (19.99) is a fun-packed adventure game featuring 38 maths-based puzzles, spread over three levels of...