<P> Its 100 years since the first bear was named Teddy. <B> Bernard Tennant </B> looks at the evolution of the species that has become one of the worlds best-loved toys </P>
These people have one thing in common - they set up a nursery and saw it grow into a large chain. By Dominique Hammond Nursery care is big business these days and it is continuing to grow at a...
Interacting with babies and toddlers through saying rhymes is a bonding activity that helps them to build language and dialogue skills, as <B>Opal Dunn</B> explains
Cruelty to animals is often a reflection of emotional pain, but pets can play a healing role when treating troubled children. Mary Evans reports
An assessment of the children's centre programme based on visits to centres around the country points up what it may need to succeed. Simon Vevers reports The clock is ticking. The Government has 14...
Now that you are ready to develop your outdoor area, check that you will be making the most of it and of your own responsibilities as an educator The real challenge in outdoor learning is in the...
Last week's online poll question was 'Should nutritional regulations apply to all early years settings?'
The age at which children can pedal and steer varies but these skills can be encouraged with a range of safe and appealing ride-on toys. They will soon be happily propelling themselves around the...
Have a go at trying out another way to talk with the children in your care, using these tips from language consultant Opal Dunn As more nannies join holiday tour companies each season to work in their...
Bank Hall Kindergarten in Leyland, Lancashire has recently received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.