The gap between children on free school meals and their peers at the end of Reception has widened, updated data from the EYFS Profile shows.
The CEO of childminder agency tiney makes the case for agencies as the key to turning the tide on falling childminder numbers, in his response to the recent Early Years Alliance childminder survey
This month’s early years panel discuss the appropriateness of charging prospective parents a holding deposit to secure a place. By Gabriella Jozwiak
How can we make sure children are getting enough fluids - and what exactly should they be drinking? June Graham offers some advice.
Activities and resources that early years settings already offer will take on a special significance for refugees RESOURCES
The singular, structured approach to the teaching of reading and the speed at which it is being introduced alarms early years experts. Simon Vevers reports.
Goodbye baseline assessment, hello profiles. Mary Evans outlines the requirements of the new progress yardstick for reception pupils
The formation of a Government-funded partnership earlier this year ruffled a few feathers among the early years organisations left out. Here, the leading charity explains the project to Melanie...
If a setting is to be a true 'extension of home', that must include displaying and respecting the artefacts important to various communities, from Christmas tree to chamsah, says Rachel Friedman.