Childminders are set to give National Childcare Month a rousing start in Scotland with a wave of activities in the first week of June to raise the profile of registered childminding as a quality form...
Today marks the first day of Anti-Bullying Week (15-19 November) with Odd Sock Day – designed to encourage children to express themselves and celebrate their individuality.
The DfES conferences on 'What makes an effective reception class' seems to be causing quite a stir. Professor Tina Bruce has contacted us with her thoughts on their importance (see 'In my view', page...
Emma Scott, Pear Tree Nursery, East Lothian
Can ‘silent’ picturebooks speak a thousand words, asks Andy McCormack
1 A=1 B=2 C=0 If you answered A you deserve a point for teaching manners, but be on guard against encouraging attention from the child you care for when you are off duty - it could become a habit. C...
Christmas is undoubtedly on its way, and to get you in the mood we're offering a sleighful of goodies in our great reader giveaway on page 18. Enter our prize draw for your chance to win books, DVDs,...
The progress of listening skills should be seen in relation to other aspects of a child's development, sayd Penny Tassoni It's likely that some time in your life, you have heard or even used the...
How can new owners best integrate a setting they have bought? Charlotte Goddard asks some acquisitive groups
With the top ten nursery groups retaining their league-table positions, there is little movement among the largest players. But there are rumblings lower down the table, with Giraffe Childcare and...