What ingredients are needed in any early years setting for children to learn most successfully? Professor Iram Siraj-Blatchford explains what researchers in major studies have found Two very...
As many as 40 per cent of private day nurseries have considered closing down their businesses in the past year, a survey by a leading business organisation suggests.
New childcare, health and social care qualifications have been launched in Wales. Philip Blaker explains what this means for the early years sector
More than 2,500 childcare providers have closed in England this year, Ofsted figures released today (Tuesday) show.
Around 65 per cent more nurseries have closed this term compared to the same time last year, according to new research.
The Department for Education has put the contract out to tender for a supplier to develop, pilot and oversee the Reception baseline.
The Scottish Government has committed to banning smacking in law.
Birmingham City Council is reviewing the future of its nurseries, after the GMB union raised concerns at the prospect of the closure of all 14 of the city’s council-run settings.
The Department for Education is giving an extra £31.7m to help local authorities implement special needs reforms.
More than two-thirds of children’s centres have had their budgets cut this financial year and 130 are at risk of closure, new research shows.