A speech and language programme that has helped more than 8,000 under-fives develop their communication skills will be celebrating its success next month as it draws to a close due to lack of funding.
Happy Days nursery group, which operates 18 settings, has secured funding from private equity firm Zetland Capital to grow to more than double its size.
Why isn't a property crash being forecast for the nursery sector as for so many others? Simon Vevers looks for the reasons behind the good news.
Gabriella Jozwiak speaks to children’s hospice worker Vikki German, who cares for children and young people in their last days
Elizabeth Truss explains more about the government's plans for More Affordable Childcare
<P> Step outside with Julie Mountain of Learning Through Landscapes for an appreciation of why outdoor experiences are so important for young children's development </P>
Having to conform to goals and targets can damage children's sense of self and community, and inhibit their motivation, argues Wendy Ellyatt.
Children who experience stress in their first years of life are less likely to be 'school ready', according to a new study.
New analysis highlights the increasing pressures on parents of under-fives over the last 20 years, and warns that financial pressures will be heightened by the cost of living crisis.