Moving from country to country can be glamorous and exciting, but life is not always easy for the children involved. Ruth Beattie finds out how early years professionals can help smooth the way
Many schools in the independent sector are exempt from the rules that govern other settings. Anne Wiltsher considers the implications for younger children On a high street in a wealthy part of south...
A Scottish nursery manager who was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list has welcomed her award as public recognition of the professionalism and dedication of all early years staff. Anne Watson,...
Space and equipment for physical play needs to be challenging but accessible to the children in your setting. Julian Grenier discusses how to make the most of it
Children's political representation was strengthened last week as Northern Ireland announced it was to follow the lead of Wales and appoint its own independent Commissioner for Children. First...
The relationships between brothers and sisters are not confined to their home, Jennie Lindon reminds us Whenever a family grows from an only child to two or more, the question arises, 'How well do the...
Karen Faux explains how expansion has been organic for a Telford-based nursery group.
The issue of planning permission for private day nurseries in residential areas has been brought to the fore after the local government ombudsman criticised Warrington Borough Council for its handling...
Thousands of teachers, school support staff and parents are to lobby Parliament today (24 October) against cuts to school funding.
Maintained nursery schools should be able to convert to academy status like primary, secondary and special schools, a parliamentary group will be told on Tuesday.