Last year's publication of Birth to Three Matters - a framework to support children in their earliest years was a hugely important step towards raising the quality of provision for children under...
Early years practitioners are caught between what policymakers and educationalists mean by readiness for school, as David Whitebread and Sue Bingham explain.
We take a look at some of the biggest stories of 2013 and consider what lies ahead.
We know early years education suffers from a pay problem, but just how does this affect practitioners’ ability to afford to lead ‘normal’ lives? Hannah Crown has these shocking findings from our...
PVI providers are being left with more than a £400 shortfall in funding per child per year under the free entitlement, show new figures.
A simple running game brings both physical and emotional growth for a toddler, says Anne O'Connor.
Bright Stars nursery group, formerly ICP Education, has had its childcare funding withdrawn for four of its sites in East Lothian.
Help children find their place in the world with activities mapping out walks and the nursery setting itself, from Jane Drake Developing young children's awareness of geographical features in the...
Discover the vast possibilities for play and learning in a treasure trove of shells. Jean Evans suggests activities Ashell collection is a valuable natural resource in any early years setting....
Make the weather into productive fun as children use simple resources to observe it, says Deborah Sharpe Having plenty of seasonal activities on offer throughout the grey and gloomy winter days and...