The Montessori approach to early years education is nearing a century old. Mary Evans looks at why it has stood the test of time Maria Montessori was a true pioneer. After be-coming the first woman to...
A survey reveals that providers piloting the free entitlement for disadvantaged two-year-olds are faced with extra costs that are not covered by local authority funding, such as extra staffing and...
Early years practitioners are using colour as a vehicle for children to understand and express feelings that they may find difficult to communicate, says <B>Jackie Cosh</B>
Faced with recruitment challenges, one chain found providing staff with subsidised housing benefited the company and its workers. Annette Rawstrone reports Teddies Nurseries has got the home front...
The latest survey of parents taking up childcare provides plenty of deeper explanations for what families want and need, says Eva Lloyd.
Washing hands is the first step to a clean nursery, but there are other vital hygienic practices, says Iain Stewart, founder of ToyGuard.
A good mix of equipment in your outdoor area will offer older children the exciting and demanding activities they need Large structures
The challenges of designing a nursery for children struck by the tsunami disaster are described by Helen Huleatt 'The town of Thai Muang has donated property to develop a nursery for 90 orphans, but...
Getting kitted out with equipment for special educational needs is difficult, but worthwhile. Karen Faux hears how some settings did it.
How might the Government’s primary school pledge and new ELGs affect C&L training? By Charlotte Goddard