Young children and their parents are the stars of a music and rhyme programme run by Michele Wills and Sue Rogers that's helping Sure Start to reach its aims How can you promote speech and language...
The introduction of the 'national living wage' (NLW) next April will push the nursery sector into a deficit running into hundreds of millions of pounds without serious commitment from the Government...
Printing is an immediately engaging activity for young children because it is both visual and tactile. Nicole Weinstein offers some tips
There are many ways that settings can make autistic children feel comfortable and encourage their engagement, such as understanding the individual child and what interests them, finds Karen Faux
In an extract from a new book on the subject, Perry Knight discusses quality in the early years curriculum
Trust Taplins Childcare in Southampton reviewed its baby room sleep practice, resulting in increased quality and quantity of sleep times. By senior nursery manager Anna Rixon
Supporting children in making healthy choices about the food they eat works best when there is respect and no pressure, finds Nicola Watson
Large numbers of infants are being taken into care due to the repeat pregnancies of their vulnerable mothers. Annette Rawstrone reports on a new scheme designed to break the cycle
Nearly three-quarters of the most disadvantaged two-year-olds are receiving 15 hours of free childcare after a nationwide push, government figures suggest.
So, the Prime Minister thinks Sure Start isn't working. But has he seen the evidence or heard how parents feel about the scheme? asks Beatrix Campbell It's official, Sure Start is a failure. That was...