Around 12 free schools are likely to open before the end of the year.
Good quality childcare isn't only important for children, but for their mothers too, claims a new study.
Many nurseries are experiencing a decline in the demand for baby places at their setting, a trend that they have attributed to the economic climate and new employment rights such as flexible working.
Tam Fry has spearheaded child growth awareness in primary care for 25 years, as well as campaigned against childhood obesity.
Children at London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) nurseries will be read stories by drag queens as part of project to spread a message of tolerance and kindness.
The University of East Anglia Nursery team has been chosen as the winner of the Shine a Light Communication Friendly Award for early years.
Outdoor areas might have something to teach indoor areas, says Pat Broadhead.
Words speak loud as actions when practitioners encourage children to find their voices outdoors, says Anne O'Connor
Two playleaders from a pre-school in Aberdeenshire plan to combine the adventure of a lifetime with raising funds to help Scotland's most vulnerable children by walking the Great Wall of China. Jill...