Small is beautiful when it comes to the groups helping children with special needs become integrated into nursery, says Karen Faux Small groups have huge advantages when it comes to working with...
Young children respond to art instinctively as a way to express themselves, and in experimenting with materials they discover how to give form to their ideas and feelings Painting and drawing are...
The Government has today launched a 'major' review that will look at the support available for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and how it can be improved.
Put the books aside and discover how easy and rewarding it is to tell children stories creatively. Sue Learner hears how from experienced tellers.
The protests about the introduction of the nursery education grant Code of Practice are gathering force, particularly in Kent, where nursery and pre-school owners are holding meetings, alerting the...
Language is an essential tool in our lives. Without language, we would find it hard to socialise, communicate our feelings and maintain relationships.
'Doctor, my child is fine at the moment, but someone at their nursery had a febrile convulsion and I'm worried!'
New analysis shows the extent to which families will miss out of the Government's plans to extend childcare support for working families, both through the new Tax-free Childcare scheme and extra...
Repeating favourite rhymes and acting out gestures to songs are more than just fun for the youngest children. Jennie Lindon explains their role in development Babies are born ready to be social, to...
The long-awaited Government response to Professor Cathy Nutbrown's review of early education and childcare qualifications goes further than responses to her recommendations.