Woodworking in early years settings fosters creativity and problem solving, says professional sculptor and public artist Pete Moorhouse.
Montessori organisations are seeking clarification from the Department for Education and Employment over whether Montessori qualifications will be recognised when the Early Years Directorate takes...
Hampshire nursery chain Hopscotch Day Nurseries is opening a fourth setting in Lee-on-the-Solent next month, doubling its number of sites in just two months.
Children are being starved of affection at weekends as more parents are forced to work unsociable hours to fit in with today's '24/7' culture, according to a study published last week. Research by the...
An Australian academic has questioned whether the global growth of the world's largest daycare provider, originating in Australia, is at odds with good quality childcare and early education.
The results of a 40-year study carried out in the US show that quality nursery education not only has quantifiable benefits up to the age of seven but right up to adulthood. Key findings highlight...