Nicole Weinstein looks at the English Hubs programme, which is currently seeing more than 1,000 schools across the country receive intensive support for their teaching of reading to Reception and Year...
Is it right for early years settings to look at job candidates’ social media accounts – and if so, what exactly should they be looking for? By Gabriella Jozwiak
Areport published this week by the Daycare Trust has urged the Government to take stock of its achievements and initiatives in the early years sector over the past four years and to reflect on what...
Pre-school children at Little Acorns Nursery in Urmston, Trafford have been enjoying their garden by making mud pies.
While public playgrounds are declining sharply, they continue to be much needed by children. Barry Leahy makes the case for an environmentally friendly approach to building them which supports both...
Bee in the Woods Kindergarten, Brighton & Hove
Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in both government and Ofsted focus that has challenged many fundamental principles of early childhood education, says Julie Fisher
Better outdoor play areas and playgrounds in early years settings and schools help to increase children's self-esteem and significantly reduce vandalism and bullying at playtime, according to a report...
Moving your child out of nappies can involve challenges - but there are ways to make the process easier. Penny Tassoni explains
One setting is bucking the norm of a female-dominated early years workforce by making the recruitment of men part of its commitment to equality and diversity, finds Meredith Jones Russell