Why don't authorities heed what's best?
Childminder numbers are dwindling, just when the DfE needs them most, says Sue Cowley
I chose childcare because I didn't want to be stuck behind a desk or checkout, even though I could earn more doing that kind of work. I love working with children and I know that working in this...
May I congratulate Caroline D'Arcy on achieving her NVQ qualification after a lot of hard work (Letters, 20 September).
As the world turns and change is inevitable, young children’s quality of life remains ever important, says Cathy Nutbrown
With the introduction of a new ‘tougher’ curriculum in primary schools in 2014, teachers are under increasing pressure to get their children doing more, at an earlier age, says Sue Cowley.
Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, calls for action to stop the decline in childminder numbers
Natalie Perera looks at the detail behind the Government's much-quoted £6 billion childcare spending figure
Politicians of all parties sign up to the goal of social mobility. John Major wanted a classless society. Tony Blair aspired to a meritocracy. Today Nick Clegg declares that increasing social mobility...
Ever heard of Laura Trott? Probably not. She isn't a household name. But she has a very important job - she's David Cameron's new special adviser on women.