From grand-scale projects to more modest makeovers, nursery architecture is at the cutting edge of building design, combining functionality with aesthetics and eco-friendliness.
The General Teaching Council (GTC) in Scotland has launched a last-ditch protest against the Scottish Executive's decision to phase out a legal requirement for local authorities to have a qualified...
Austerity measures are having a knock-on effect on the provision of mental health services around the UK. Gabriella Jozwiak investigates what this means for those in need of support.
Listening to children and reflecting on practice were at the heart of a unique project described by Moira Moran, early years specialist teacher working with the Inclusion Support Service of...
Parents spend an average of 49 minutes a day with their children, according to a survey released to coincide with National Family Week on 31 May to 6 June.
The comments and assumptions made by Helen Penn concerning private day nurseries (News, 10 February) are general observations and opinions which invite debate. I hope this letter balances Dr Penn's...
Further to the two 'In my views' on playgroup committees (28 August and 10 July), I am employed by a committee who seem to know nothing about core issues including childcare, national standards,...
Costs for early years providers have risen over the past three years, DfE-commissioned research has concluded.
Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are great communicators, thinkers and explorers. We don't teach them these complex skills -they learn them as they play. Consistent, loving care and lots of...
Some ideas for helping children autonomously explore movement. By Julia Manning-Morton and Pikler UK’s Rachel Tapping