Is the Government once again pushing nanny registration out of the back door? Mary Evans looks at the arguments against its latest plans for parents to claim tax relief. Ministers might have expected...
As the days grow colder, less active or outdoor types may feel reluctant to brave the elements, even though a dose of fresh air is probably just what they need. But you can encourage children to spend...
Incentives are shrinking for childcare providers to join a quality assurance scheme. <B> Mary Evans </B> looks at where the Government's plans may have gone awry
You can create a whole world from a bag of simple props, says Lisa Parrott, children's officer at the West Yorkshire Playhouse Children need the opportunity to be imaginative and creative, to develop...
A ground-breaking project is replacing 48 Scottish primary schools and nurseries with nine combined sites. Barbara Miller finds out how From the windows in the old Arnwood Nursery in Castlemilk,...
Introducing young children to nutritious food and social meals can have life-long health benefits. Lena Engel puts choice back on the menu Food plays a crucial role in our lives, enabling us to refuel...
The pre-school children at Young Sussex Nursery in Shoreham were in for a treat when they received a much-anticipated visit from three feathered friends from Owls About Town.
Little Steps Day Nursery in Northamptonshire got creative with food recently to celebrate the harvest festival.