Labour's plans for a further massive expansion of early years provision seem to be putting quantity before quality - again. Simon Vevers hears what leading figures in the sector think the effects...
Early years providers around the country had not been informed of 2016/17 funding rates for three- and four-year-olds only a few days before the new financial year began.
Early years practitioners will receive guidance on implementing the revised EYFS, children's minister Sarah Teather has confirmed.
Rules banning early years staff from working with children because of who they live with are 'unfair' and 'ineffective', nurseries claim.
Children from the London Early Years Foundation's (LEYF) Henry Fawcett Community Nursery in Kennington, Lambeth, went on a day trip to the coastal town of Broadstairs, Kent.
Children at Asha Pre-School in Leeds had a great time jumping in the puddles at their local park.
Children at Bright Horizons Englefield Green Nursery and Preschool in Egham, Surrey tested their medical knowledge as part of World First Aid Day.
Tootsies Private Day Nursery in Farnham celebrated Road Safety Week by dressing up in high-visibility jackets and cycle helmets.