Should state subsidies for nursery places go to corporate providers?, asks Helen Penn
In line with the Tickell review recommendations, provision for two-year-olds will need to place strong emphasis on involving parents in their children's development. James Hempsall outlines the...
The extension of the free entitlement to around 40 per cent of all two-year-olds from 2014 will need a significant increase in the number of places so that approximately 260,000 children will be able...
A 'year of outside learning' kicks off next month for nurseries in the London borough of Hounslow as the local authority distributes 3.5m to private, voluntary and maintained early years settings to...
A unified approach across London is the key to resolving the inconsistencies in funding for the childcare workforce in the capital, according to a new report. A consultation, Solving the quality/cost...
Occupancy is rising and the number of nursery closures may have peaked, according to a leading childcare survey.
WINNER: STONE EDEN NURSERY SCHOOL, CARLISLE
Family rights organisations have welcomed Government proposals to extend maternity and paternity leave entitlements if Labour wins a third term of office. The plans, outlined by trade and industry...
Nurseries may be forced to increase their fees to cope with the increase in VAT, childcare experts have warned.