There will be no limit to the number of children and adults in informal childcare bubbles for children under 13, under lockdown rules in England that come into force today.
Minding the gap 'Nursery nurses and classroom assistants are being used to "fill the gaps". My own head teacher, when faced with a reception class with no teacher, is likely to call on the school's...
The introduction of Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) is ‘misguided’ and should not go ahead in September, according to a united call for action from hundreds of head teachers, academics, writers...
The casual use of electronic media poses some sensitive challenges for early years settings. Annette Rawstrone spoke to nursery managers. Illustration by Claire Nichols.
One of the largest voluntary childcare providers in Cornwall is celebrating gaining new CIO status in its 25th birthday year.
Jacqui Mann provides an update on some of the changes to legislation which will have an impact on you as an employer
The children's minister is encouraging early years providers to take advantage of a new loan scheme that allows them to borrow money at lower interest rates to grow their businesses, and increase the...
The Coalition Government must keep its commitment to early intervention and not wait for the private sector to step in and help fund early years services, warns Neil Leitch, chief executive of the...
More than 20 of Kent's children's centres could close if plans, currently out for consultation, are given the go-ahead.
Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole looks at the implications of Drummer Lee Rigby's murder