One in ten children in the UK suffers physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect, but only a tiny minority are investigated by social services, according to new research.
Young children living in cities are three to four times more likely to be taken to Accident and Emergency than those in rural areas, a new Department of Health report has found.
Pregnant women are to be offered a vaccination to protect their baby against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – in a move that makes the UK the first country in the world to offer a national...
The rich experiences of nursery, including a Dads' group and a gifted and talented programe, have given one child a solid foundation for reception class, writes Jane Cole Last summer, Michelle, now...
We were interested to read the original letter by Jane Mills ('Playdough anyone?', 25 September), as we have experienced the very same problems when making playdough using the cooked method that she...
A number of parents are experiencing difficulties applying for the 30 hours because the system incorrectly says they are ineligible or their child does not exist.
Children in private nurseries and playgroups have been denied free 1 book vouchers issued to schools throughout the UK to celebrate next week's World Book Day, despite the organisers' claims that...
Play is just as active and essential to learning for babies and toddlers as it is for older children, as Julia Manning-Morton explains Many practitioners who work with babies and toddlers struggle to...
Nurseries are taking part in ‘trailblazer’ projects to improve meal quality and tackle childhood obesity, Meredith Jones Russell discovers
A scheme that is boosting the retention and recruitment rates of early years and childcare professionals by providing one-to-one mentoring support during training is among 17 local authority and Sure...