Childminders may be able to operate outside ratios if they are providing wraparound care for children taking up the 30 hours in England.
Penny Tassoni has ideas for sharing We're Going on an Egg Hunt that will work all year round
The long-awaited Government response to Professor Cathy Nutbrown's review of early education and childcare qualifications goes further than responses to her recommendations.
We summarise the latest findings from the Government-funded Study of Early Education and Development (SEED).
Cambridgeshire County Council is proposing to cut its number of children's centres from 40 to ten by April 2018.
Increased spending in the early years is needed to address inequalities and improve children’s lives as part of a long-term approach to support the country’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, a...
‘UK nursery businesses: striving for success’ was the theme of this Big Debate at Nursery World’s recent Business Summit. Hannah Crown reports
A research project looking at well-being in the early years has underlined some important factors to consider for this vital area of childcare.
Dressing-up and theme days too often seem like hard homework for parents with little gain for the children, says Working Mum.
Observing a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis fills children with a sense of wonder that can fuel a wealth of learning opportunities. Ann Abd El Kader explains how Adult-led activities