A guide to the new NVQs in Children's Care, Learning and Development Maureen Little, chief external verifier at CACHE, kicks off a new series which takes a step-by-step look at the new awards
New research suggests phonics is the best way to teach children to read and understand words.
A disturbing picture of staff unhappiness and poor working conditions has emerged at a number of Nord Anglia nurseries following the news that divisional managing director Tracey Storey was stepping...
Some of the work routines and some of the surprises you're apt to encounter at beach or ski resorts are outlined by Melanie Defries Emma Langridge of Nannies Abroad paints an idyllic picture of...
Children from deprived backgrounds are more likely to sustain accidental injuries while in informal childcare, a study has found.
* Dressing up items to facilitate dramatic play -clothes are great, but accessories such as hats, shoes, domestic equipment or professional paraphernalia are even better. * A big (safe) mirror is...
A new guide to caring for two-year-olds by child development expert Penny Tassoni has been published today.
Encouraging children to access provision that encourages numeracy needs a structured approach by staff. Numeracy must be touched, held, discussed and played with, says manager Kathryn Peckham.
What can concerned citizens do in the face of seemingly inexorable cultural and political forces we believe are deeply damaging to the next generation?
* Snack Time by Jenni Clarke (from the Key Issues Series by Featherstone Education 9.99, www.featherstone.uk.com) features snack food ideas and related activities to promote food awareness in a fun...