Analysis of childcare costs by Labour shows that the average cost of a part-time childcare place has risen by 80 per cent since 2010 when the party was last in office.
Nurseries are reporting a rise in the number of babies being brought in, as mothers are cutting short their maternity leave and returning to work early.
Toddlers at Little Acorns Day Nursery in Urmston have been making potions inspired by Room on the Broomby Julia Donaldson.
Dental surgeons believe that making all schools in England sugar-free would help tackle 'worrying' levels of child tooth decay.
How can early years settings build practitioners’ confidence in making the most of learning opportunities outdoors? Gabriella Jozwiak reports
A home learning early literacy project in Merseyside has improved communication and language development for those children and parents in need of extra support. By Laura Gregory
A selection of courses that celebrate cultural diversity and promote inclusivity and anti-discriminatory practice in early years settings The Aswan Learning Centre in Croydon, Surrey, runs workshops...