The Comprehensive Spending Review is on the table and local authorities are considering what services they will have to cut.
New national occupational standards have been agreed for all those working in early years care and education in the UK. Details of the National Occupational Standards in Children's Care, Learning and...
Creativity and Critical Thinking is central to an effective early years curriculum and pedagogy, argue Professor Chris Pascal and Professor Tony Bertram
Childminders' concerns about the impact of proposals to extend regulation of care to cover older children have prompted the Scottish Executive to review its plans. The Scottish Childminding...
The Early Years Teacher standards have a vital role in shaping the nature of the work that early years teachers will undertake and the training towards meeting those standards.
Watching DVDs aimed at boosting children's IQ has no proven benefits, suggests a new peer review study.
Our panel discusses how to support staff who may be feeling the strain when it comes to physically meeting the additional needs of some children. By Gabriella Jozwiak
Timber flooring can give a very natural and spacious feel to a nursery, and yet wood is not always appropriate in nursery conditions. Altro's latest range of flooring provides the appearance of wood...
Nottinghamshire's recent pay award is an encouraging precedent for nursery nurses seeking better pay and conditions. Mary Evans reports