The gap between the quality of early years provision in poorer areas of the country and the more affluent has narrowed during Sir Michael Wilshaw's time as chief inspector.
Children's centres are under immense pressure as reduced funding and support and the amalgamation of settings has increased their responsibilities and workloads.
Following the Government’s review of childcare costs, Dr Jo Verrill, managing director of Ceeda, asks if more use of ‘variable staffing models’ is feasible
My favourite thing at the moment is using old Christmas cards for activities and recycling them for this season
Thinking about colour gives your children the chance to experience their outdoors area anew When planning for any topic, practitioners need to consider carefully how the chosen theme can be explored...
Elvetham Heath Day Nursery and Preschool has opened a brand new science lab with magnifying glasses and microscopes.
With more children being born to older mothers, it is important practitioners understand their unique needs, finds Charlotte Goddard in the first of an occasional series
Practitioners must create a supportive environment in which to plan for children to become confident and capable learners, says Helen Bromley.
Alongside or apart from what adults teach them, children will represent and explore mathematical ideas with their own creative methods, as Elizabeth Carruthers and Maulfry Worthington explain.
Careful planning will give children the first-hand experiences they need to start learning about writing, says Julian Grenier