Two of the UK's largest nursery chains are set to merge following a 60m deal. <BR>Leapfrog, which was to float on the London Stock Exchange next month, has chosen instead to be bought by Nord Anglia...
Nursery operators may be allowed to count young trainees as up to half of their accredited staff, under an amendment in Ofsted's guidance to the Government's national standards for daycare in England.
Nurseries across Glasgow may be merged with primary schools as part of the city council's plans for a multi-million pound revamp of its education infrastructure.
<P> Children's early communication is best supported through personal interaction, free of distractions and discomfort, says Jennie Lindon </P>
A Swedish woman of 104 received a letter, addressed to her 'guardian', inviting her to apply for nursery school in the Autumn. Authorities had assumed Lisa Heuren was born in 2002 and not 1902,...
Put your reward stickers away, says Sue Cowley, there are other ways to motivate young children
Autumn’s abundance of fallen sticks could be the start of a stick love affair in your setting! By Julie Mountain
Small receptacles provide a plethora of opportunities, says Julie Mountain
Managing behaviour is a huge topic, for which a sound knowledge of child development is crucial. Molescroft Farm Nursery shares some tips with Hannah Crown
When learning a language, children often say things that don’t sound quite right. In the last article in this series, Professor Julian Pine explains why ‘clever mistakes’ are often a sign of progress