Specific outdoor teaching qualifications are not necessary for early years practitioners to work with children outside, but they are very valuable, finds Gabriella Jozwiak
Banana trees and sandy beaches have created an oasis for families on a gritty estate, writes Judith Barrett The buildings of 1st Place Parents' and Children's Centre curve protectively around its...
Respond to a child's immediate interest and provide for classmates who also pick up on it, with suggestions for short-term curriculum planning by Jane Drake Observation in setting
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.