A consultation on plans for the new Early Years Pupil Premium and expansion of the disadvantaged two-year-old places has been launched today.
Simon Vevers finds out about courses and organisations relevant to early years staff who care for babies and toddlers The Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education (CACHE) runs a number of...
Childminders may be able to operate outside ratios if they are providing wraparound care for children taking up the 30 hours in England.
Penny Tassoni has ideas for sharing We're Going on an Egg Hunt that will work all year round
The long-awaited Government response to Professor Cathy Nutbrown's review of early education and childcare qualifications goes further than responses to her recommendations.
Protecting children at risk of abuse and neglect under the current system needs ‘urgent re-evaluation’, a study by the Nuffield Foundation finds.
We summarise the latest findings from the Government-funded Study of Early Education and Development (SEED).
Dressing-up and theme days too often seem like hard homework for parents with little gain for the children, says Working Mum.
Observing a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis fills children with a sense of wonder that can fuel a wealth of learning opportunities. Ann Abd El Kader explains how Adult-led activities