The National Childminding Association has joined forces with Netmums to invite parents to back its campaign against the deregulation of childminders.
With the continuing rows in various parts of the early years sector about Ofsted’s Bold Beginnings report and the 30 hours funded childcare programme, some aspects of workforce reform have taken a...
The system of tax credits to help parents pay for childcare has been beset by problems of fraud and misuse since it started, but there are now signs that the current economic conditions will lead to...
The first national Early Years Professional Status event to celebrate the successes of EYPs is to be held in July by the Children's Workforce Development Council, supported by Nursery World.
Alan Milburn's report for the Government on social mobility has prompted much debate, with the role of higher education institutions in helping to eradicate the disadvantage of a less privileged...
Outdoor play is the clear favourite of UK children - with 80 per cent them preferring to play outdoors rather than indoors, according to a survey to mark Playday 2006. The Children's Play Council...
Babies who are exposed to high levels of pollen during the first few months of life are up to three times more likely to become wheezy before age two, a new study claims.
Proposals for a new policy to raise the status of social workers by letting them operate in professional partnerships similar to GPs were discussed at a House of Commons debate on family policy last...
Ingredients 1 large onion, 4 large potatoes, 4 large carrots, 50g margarine, 50g plain flour, 1 tin sweetcorn, 600ml chicken or vegetable stock, pinch of salt, pepper and nutmeg fresh parsley, chives...
Moves towards healthier eating are bearing fruit with last week's launch of a Government initiative for schools. More than 80,000 four-to six-year-olds in 510 schools across England are included in...