With practitioners soon to be united under a new title, Karen Faux looks at what it will take to become an EYP While the sector has been unwilling to embrace the title of 'pedagogue', it seems that...
For a truly healthy snack, breakfast or dessert, replace the packaged cereals and grain bars with oats, using these suggestions from Mary Whiting.
The Government is committed to making the early years workforce a highly-skilled and well-rewarded graduate-led profession. But how realistic is this? Karen Faux reports If early years care and...
Childcare settings can take a number of measures to help fathers get more involved, as Jack O'Sullivan advises Childcare practitioners are increasingly keen to encourage fathers to be more involved,...
Canada Day on 1 July is the country's 'birthday' - providing ideal inspiration for clubs to find out about all things Canadian, from the stunning scenery to the gold rushes of the past, says Miranda...
Can charity-run children's services keep up their good work when secure, long-term funding is denied? Simon Vevers reports The Government wants voluntary sector organisations to play a central role in...
One of the most ambitious policies for childcare has been dogged by problems, as Mary Evans reports
As the Government pledges 200m for developing play facilities for children around the country, will the right thing be done with the money? Simon Vevers canvasses views From an early age, 'play is...
As schools in England set out to fulfill the aims of the Government's new Extended Schools programme, they could look to Scotland for a working model, as Mary Evans reports. At least one school in...
Where is the effect being felt? Annette Rawstrone spoke to private nursery owners and managers.