A new book from Nursery World on working with babies and the under-threes explains their development and suggests activities for encouraging it. Here we offer an extract from the book on how you can...
Mary Evans outlines the challenges of relating to parents and how they can be met
Can virtual-reality training be better than traditional face-to-face sessions and work placements? A Scottish-led EU project called Digital Bridges is trying to find out
A range of providers, from established chains to maintained nursery schools, have set up their own training arms. Gabriella Jozwiak investigates the practicalities of taking training in-house.
The future of children's centres across the country is under threat with more than 120 set to close or earmarked for closure because of cuts to council budgets.
Practitioners can do a lot to help young children overcome their stammering, says Jennie Lindon.
While some out-of-school clubs have never needed to raise funds, others are struggling to survive. Simon Vevers looks at why funding arrangements mean some clubs face closure and how this will affect...
Using songs to develop culturally responsive practice was part of a project run by Parents Early Education Partnership.
Busy Bees and The Co-operative Childcare say they are placing restrictions on 30-hour places and charging for extras to make delivering the offer sustainable.