Some parents employing nannies may soon be eligible to claim a tax credit towards their childcare costs, the Inland Revenue said last week. A consultation document, New Tax Credits - Supporting...
Child psychologist Jennie Lindon answers your letters about child behaviour Q) In my years as a childminder I have cared for a number of children who are reluctant to get involved in 'messy play'....
Can it be proved that babies don't need the exclusive care of their mothers? Dr Tony Munton considers what constitutes quality care
Add ‘depth’ to summertime water play with STEM-focused buoyancy activities. By Julie Mountain and Felicity Robinson
Current intervention strategies to tackle social inequality aren't working - so perhaps it is time for a complete rethink of our approach to early childhood services, argues Helen Penn.
Understanding the stages young children go through when developing their thinking patterns is crucial when supporting babies and infants from birth to three years, says Marion Dowling. Photographs at...
Blast off from an entertaining children's book for activities across all areas of learning, with these ideas by Jane Drake The story of Q Pootle 5, about a friendly space traveller, is written and...
Supporting children of all ages to have fun and develop during the holidays is a rewarding job, discovers Gabriella Jozwiak
It is astonishing that the unrealistic writing targets in the EYFS haven't been amended, says Sue Palmer
The consultation document recommends some positive changes, but there is much that disappoints, says early years consultant Ann Langston in her guide to the consultation document on the statutory...