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Childminders in England have voted to change their name. But they do not know what they want to change it to. The ballot, which was carried with a postal vote in favour of a name change, followed a...
A company set up 20 years ago to offer at-home care services for elderly people is now offering a wide range of childcare services. Hannah Crown reports.
Parental demand for holiday care exceeds supply. But what are the practicalities of running a holiday club - and does it make good business sense for nurseries? Hannah Crown reports.
What do settings need to know about funding rates, and how can they boost occupancy? By Gary Croxon, service manager, East Anglia Service Hub, Early Years Alliance
Ofsted scores need to better reflect child outcomes and should be brought in line with the 'internationally respected' ECERS and ITERS scales, according to a think tank report on bridging the gap...
Small receptacles provide a plethora of opportunities, says Julie Mountain
Schools that want to develop childcare provision through the extended schools initiative can find guidance in a new pack from the Pre-school Learning Alliance. Helping Schools, Helping Pre-schools,...
One pre-school is excelling by involving its staff at all levels of the setting, says Karen Faux.
The chains in our directory can be as little as a three-setting group or big enough to cater for tens of thousands of children. Annette Rawstrone looks at the pros and cons of each