The Government wants better consultation with providers in every sector over its policy measures, says Beverley Hughes.
Mounting debt, poor mental health and expensive and unaffordable childcare is placing children’s futures at risk, according to UNICEF UK.
Software programmes that aim to promote problem-solving, communication and creativity are adding to an already wide variety of technologies for the early years.
Being outside when it is snowy or icy provides wonderful experiential learning, Nicole Weinstein discovers on the Isle of Wight
Working alongside professional artists gives children the opportunity to develop their expression, and broadens their ability to relate to others. Alison Clark reports A riot of sound and colour...
The sector is wondering how children's centres goals are to be reached. Simon Vevers reports
Edited extracts from the Government's response to the consultation on the Early Years Foundation Stage reveal the sector's concerns and the actions to be taken Responses to the consultation...
Leaders in the early years sector tell Alison Mercer what they think of the Government's moves to ease the tax burden on working parents The Treasury has paved the way for a significant opening up of...
Taking time to properly listen to children and encouraging them to talk about their interests are vital, explains Dr Sue Allingham
The chief executives of two of the largest nursery chains talk to Simon Vevers about the challenges their businesses are facing Harsh commercial conditions, partly prompted by Government initiatives,...