The experiences young children have with their carers can shape the development of their brains and influence the sort of people they become, says Maria Robinson.
It is a Monday morning in mid-November, one of those mornings when the whole nursery school seems to vibrate with the children's enthusiasm and fun.
The chief executive and founder of Connect Childcare says that early years settings should only use paper for drawing and sticking.
Artist Rosie Potter describes how she helped childen to engage with the wider world when they created a giant fish out of recycled products.
Children's minister Dawn Primarolo looks back to the start of the EYFS and credits practitioners for its successful implementation.
The co-founder of Nidum Nannies - who has 23 years’ experience in child health - reflects on what early years can learn from the health sector
The quality and cost of childcare are main concerns for new mothers when deciding whether to return to work, shows new research.
The 29th Edinburgh International Children’s Festival will bring theatre, dance, multimedia and puppetry to young people from 26 May to 3 June.
Nursery owners are concerned about how the extension of the free early years entitlement will affect their business, according to a survey by the National Day Nurseries Association.
Principles * Children being confident and enthusiastic to join in with or talk about mathematical activities (p71)