Local community collaboratives are a great way to ease children's transition to school, says Rebecca Fisk
The imminent reshaping of the childcare workforce depends much on the work of one woman. Karen Faux spoke to her Although it is late afternoon in London and Jane Haywood is hoping to catch the five...
Obstacles still face families with disabled children trying to find childcare, says Simon Vevers Parents of children with disabilities have often felt disadvantaged in the childcare market, finding...
As packed lunches look set to become more common, Dr Patricia Lucas assesses their quality and launches a survey to find out more
Early years practitioners have a vital role to play in developing healthy sleeping habits for the babies and young children in their care. Jackie Hardie explains her nursery’s approach
Money set aside for local Sure Start programmes may be at risk from the development of children's centres. Simon Vevers reports Local Sure Start programmes have delivered a wide range of often...
Time Out opened over a year ago as an out-of-school club. Janey Hewitt talked to its founders about the nitty-gritty of getting going hurry, hurry if you want to apply to the New Opportunities Fund...
Schools are an important part of the Government's drive to increase provision for pre-school children - but they are struggling to provide even enough statutory places.
Young children are using stories to understand and practise mathematical concepts. Wendy Scott saw this approach in action at a primary school Enacting dramatic scenarios can help young children to...
Promoting childcare as a service and a source of jobs is the aim of recent projects in ethnic minority communities. Mary Evans reports Billboard posters featuring the faces of laughing children, and a...