The Scottish Executive is considering a re-evaluation of early years qualifications, following the publication of a report that found the system to be complex and obstructive when it came to career...
The Scottish Executive has released 1.5m in extra funding for voluntary sector childcare projects and simplified the application process for grants. Childcare organisations have until 17 November to...
Glasgow schools are opening in the summer holidays for the first time to offer meals and activities for families that struggle financially without free school meals.
A former local authority senior inspection and registration officer has expressed concern that new arrangements for vetting childcare staff do not include routine access to GP and social work records....
Ten nurseries across England have become the first to achieve Millie’s Mark, the new quality mark for excellence in paediatric first aid for early years settings.
Children's early development has often been discussed in relation to children's Physical, Intellectual, Language, Emotional and Social development, often referred to as PILES. In the Birth to Three...
'Doctor, I'm so worried. My daughter hasn't had the MMR vaccine and I think that she has German measles. What will happen to her?'
British Sign Language (BSL) is to be included as an alternative to GCSE English in early years apprenticeships from 24 April, after years of lobbying from equalities campaigners.