Local authority budget pressures are leading to children’s playgrounds being closed in Nottingham, with the Association of Play Industries (API) warning that more areas could be affected if the...
The Association of Play Industries (API) has written to the Prime Minister and other ministers urging them to match the funding commitment to children’s play spaces pledged by Scotland’s First...
The assumption that England's early starting age for primary education is beneficial for later attainment is not well supported in research, according to the latest Primary Review reports.
Lanarkshire mother of three Paula Berry was encouraged by an expanding training project to become a qualified classroom assistant when her youngest son, seven-year-old Frank, started school. Hands-on...
I totally understand the reasons for Ofsted inspections and would not wish to see them removed, but I agree with Olive Rack (Letters, 1 March) Although we came out 'good' and 'satisfactory' in our...
Want to begin a childminding career? Elyssa Campbell-Barr explains what is required Childminding is a flexible, rewarding and challenging career, and around 300,000 under-eights in England and Wales...
An early diagnosis of sickle cell anaemia can save a life. Learn to spot the symptoms in the latest part of our A-Z of health by doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital. What is sickle cell anaemia...
Nurseries and schools are building a love of reading with Lovemybooks, says co-founder Sue McGonigle
What advances have been made in nursery food since the launch of the nutrition guidelines in 2013? Hannah Crown looks at new research.
Targets for Sure Start local programmes have been missed and it is proving difficult for them to tie a knot with health services. Simon Vevers finds out why Chancellor Gordon Brown hailed them as...