It might be a little quieter in your setting this month, with children and staff away on summer breaks. Make the most of the extra space by thinking about how it could be rearranged or resourced to...
It doesn’t make sense for policy-makers to consistently ignore the latest research about the early years when formulating strategy.
Some early years settings have found an open-door policy promotes an effective partnership with parents, says Judith Stevens. Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage emphasises the importance of...
Advertising claims that a soft drink aimed at children does not encourage tooth decay were dismissed in the High Court last week. GlaxoSmithKline, manufacturer of Ribena ToothKind, went to the High...
Parents of two-year-olds in England are being asked for their views on the development check, due to be introduced for children between two-and-a-half and three.
Why did a news story about toilet training lead to a deluge of anger and emotion from both practitioners and parents?
Clean environments could be linked to a rise in the number of under-fives with diabetes, according to a new study.
Play-Doh is offering free workshops to foster children's creative play linked to the EYFS.
It was a tall order to fit in all there was to see, hear, try and buy at this year's Manchester exhibition. Annette Rawstrone was there. Record numbers of childcarers and teachers flocked to this...
Crechendo Training has issued its list of courses for the next couple of months. There's 'First aid for babies and children' on 7 July, 11 July, 18 July, 12 September, 19 September or 28 September...