Ofsted has launched a myth-busting campaign for the early years sector to coincide with moving all early years inspections and their management in-house.
Creating additional places for two-year-olds in some areas is proving more challenging than in others. James Hempsall describes how one centre has set up a mini-bus service to bring children in from...
Specially designed story sacks can engage children who have special educational needs who might otherwise miss out, says Viv Hampshire.
Nurseries and early years workers have reacted in anger and disbelief at the Government’s decision to keep early years settings open to all children, while at the same time closing schools, as England...
Natalie Perera weighs up the evidence from the Education Policy Institute's latest research into the early years workforce
Research suggests that propensities to be moral, generous and helpful are 'online' surprisingly early in life, as Graham Music explains in an extract from his new book.
Some early years settings have found an open-door policy promotes an effective partnership with parents, says Judith Stevens. Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage emphasises the importance of...
Our comprehensive guide to recognised qualifications at all levels will help you plan your career from your first steps in working with children to Early Years Professional Status and degree courses...