All services in a fast-changing country are becoming aware of how they must co-operate and embrace new ideas for the sake of young children, says Helen Penn The South African Department of Education...
A nursery that said 'no problem' when a mother sought a place for her brain-damaged child has made all the difference to the family, says Sue Learner - and the staff and children have benefited too.
Liz Fox takes a look at some of the new products and services that will be on show at the exhibition Equipment
The Government claims its newest scheme will fill the hours gap in childcare, yet take-up so far has been minimal. Simon Vevers looks at another job description for childminders
Foreign investors are increasingly seeking out the ‘gold standard’ of British nurseries, property experts have said.
Choose your destination with care, plan your itinerary and specify the ground rules, and your scheme's day out will be a great success, as Jackie Nunns explains trips out are tough to fund, tough to...
The breadth of the Foundation Stage curriculum makes ongoing training a must if settings are to deliver a holistic programme that meets the needs of all children ACORN CHILDCARE TRAINING
Staff shortages are adding to private providers' concerns about the ten-year childcare strategy. Simon Vevers investigates The Government's ten-year childcare strategy contains grandiose pledges to...
The high cost of housing has negative effects on children all the way down the line from owner-occupier families to the homeless, as Annette Rawstrone discovers.
Parenting and improving parents' lives should be given as much focus as children's health and development, according to new guidance for children's centres.