Early years providers will need to meet the learning and development requirements of the EYFS in full after 25 September.
First books for babies can be introduced earlier than many adults expect. Opal Dunn explains why, and recommends some useful books for starters
The confusingly titled National Living Wage comes in this April. Jacqui Mann of HR4Nurseries explains
Janet King, Sector Manager for Education and Childcare at NCFE, sets out the range of ways into, and roles within, the early years sector
Nearly half of early years providers believe the gap between disadvantaged under-fives and their peers has grown during the pandemic, a survey suggests, with the majority finding that fewer children...
You can help diabetic children in your setting with forewarning and some understanding of the condition. Maggie Jones reports
What steps can nurseries take to be sure they don't fall foul of new laws against age discrimination? Victoria McMeel and Olivier Burnside of Veale Wasbrough Lawyers examine your duties to employees...
Following on from NCFE's Spotlight report which highlighted a skills gap within the workforce, its sector manager for education and childcare, Janet King argues that the sector need to be...
Observation and planning have already been highlighted in this series as key elements in the quest for quality. 'Assessment for learning' bridges these two aspects of practice to create an ongoing...
Children's use of artistic expression tends to follow recognisable stages in development Early years practitioners will be better able to support children's learning if they are aware of how...