The Care Commission has raised concerns with the Scottish Executive about the legal issues involved in accessing the social work and health service records of childcare job applicants. When local...
Early years organisations have criticised plans outlined by the Conservatives to fund grandparents as childcarers, saying it would undermine access to quality, regulated childcare for families. The...
Floral prints As spring turns into summer, wild and garden flowers are abundant. Invite children to explore familiar and un'sual flowers and to comment on how they look, feel and smell, before...
When choosing baby toys don't overlook the humble rattle - it can help a baby learn to follow sounds and improve instinctive grasp, as well as entertain during nappy changes Wood If you're concerned...
6 September. Art Attack. (ITV 1, 3.45 to 4.05pm) Neil Buchanan presents the first programme in a new series of the art show for children packed with tips, teasers and eye-catching visuals.
Following on from Nursery World's sell-out Outdoor Learning and Play Conference in 2009, don't forget that this one-day event returns in Birmingham on 12 May.
Nursery World is inviting early years providers to put forward questions for HMRC about Tax-Free Childcare.
Social networking sites - personal or professional? Jennie Lindon gives advice on establishing boundaries when communicating on the web.
Investing in social and emotional development in early childhood, along with support for working parents could yield the UK economy £45.5bn annually, according to a report launched today by the Royal...