The UK nursery market is worth £6.7 billion, according to the latest market report from LaingBuisson, written by Cairneagle.
How can 86 per cent of children achieve an ‘expected’ level for PD in the EYFS Profile when 90 per cent have woeful levels of physical activity, asks Dr Lala Manners, director, Active Matters
Who pays what when you work abroad? Jackie Cosh checks it out You are settled with a family. You like the children, get on well with the parents and have a good network of local friends. Then the...
Tips for encouraging children’s inquisitiveness, by Penny Tassoni
Working in early years should not be seen as a less well-paid, lower status and less skilled job than working with older children, a new report argues.
Follow our pointers to help you gather evidence for NVQ Level 3 Unit C3 - promoting the physical development of children. Read our advice in conjunction with Level 3 standards Early Years Care and...
The early years sector has raised concerns about children's safety following the announcement by the Chancellor today that settings will be able to operate at reduced childcare ratios.
All it takes is a simple tale of ten little ducklings to produce endless fun and a range of learning activities, as Jean Evans reveals Encourage children's learning across the curriculum, with...
Ann Robinson of the Early Childhood Unit, National Children's Bureau Postnatal support for mothers living in disadvantaged inner city areas This study of 731 mothers from culturally diverse...
A pre-school involved in the Government's pilot two-year-old scheme decided to invest in some focused training.