Occupancy is rising and the number of nursery closures may have peaked, according to a leading childcare survey.
There is mounting evidence of a correlation between young children's balance and co-ordination and how well they do at school.
While the early years sector has welcomed the news that a funding review will begin ahead of the summer, it has raised concerns that any increase to rates will be minimal.
In the first part of a new series, Liz Pemberton sets out how early years leaders can instil anti-racist practice
Unison has lodged a tribunal claim against Action for Children on behalf of 130 children's centre staff in Hampshire.
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.
The NHS childcare strategy is facing an uncertain future, according to a report produced for the Department of Health, despite its proven benefits to NHS staff over the past four years. The report,...