Three new Early Day Motions have been put forward by MPs focusing on early years issues.
Voluntary-run playgroups and pre-schools are the finest example of the 'Big Society' and should be supported to become sustainable, argues volunteer Sue Cowley.
In an increasingly risk-averse culture, early years expert Helen Tovey explores what risk is, and its benefits
Some have doubts about its long-term effect, but chains want to take advantage of money for workforce reform, says Karen Faux Further information
Story time is one of the most important parts of the day. Books open up a world of excitement and enjoyment. But group story times can be a challenge.
With fewer parents reading to their children, Penny Tassoni explains how practitioners can best share books
What are the effects of air pollution on children, and how can settings tackle the problem? Meredith Jones Russell looks at what is being done in London
In the second instalment of her transitions series, Catherine McLeod explains that her research found transitions for children who require extra support need to be handled early, with activity ideas...