More than half of parents with an income below 30,000 can't afford to buy everything their children need for school, research by Save the Children and Family Action has found.
Out-of-school care provider Schoolfriend etc failed to apply for funding from three county councils, despite its claim that the closure of 150 clubs in November was due to a lack of local authority...
In line with the Tickell review recommendations, provision for two-year-olds will need to place strong emphasis on involving parents in their children's development. James Hempsall outlines the...
A unified approach across London is the key to resolving the inconsistencies in funding for the childcare workforce in the capital, according to a new report. A consultation, Solving the quality/cost...
I read 'Nutrition off the menu at childminders' (News, 23 February) with interest and concern. I have been a registered childminder for more than seven years and I have always given the children in my...
I had seen Bisakha Sarker's awe-inspiring Indian dancing in the theatre and eagerly invited her to join our project. During her visits to Rainford Village Playgroup, Bisakha told the children stories...
The continuing refusal of the Government to contemplate registering nannies or allowing parents tax credits for employing them is leading to a boom in schemes that set nannies up as limited companies...
Some nurseries are becoming even more inclusive by hiring staff with disabilities. <B> Catherine Gaunt </B> hears how to do it
Brett Wigdortz, CEO of Tiney, on the proposals to change rules around childminding