A new joint pilot by a training provider and a university will offer early years staff a clear route to higher level qualifications.
You'll find a wealth of news, opinion and features in the latest issue of Nursery World, available in print and online.
The Prime Minister has revealed plans to overhaul the apprenticeship system, including introducing a growth and skills levy and new foundation apprenticeships.
Families with disabled children, already bearing the brunt of local authority cuts, are bracing themselves for losses under the welfare reforms. Sue Learner reports.
Two nursery groups in this year's directory have rapidly expanded in recent year to become some of the largest in the country. Katy Morton discovers the stories behind their growth
Parents in Scotland have written to the first minister asking her to guarantee a funded place for all children in partnership nurseries.
Rosendale Primary School in Lambeth has taken part in a project encouraging children to move more and be more active by embracing technology.