Nurseries and childminders could be faced with having to turn parents away or close their setting, as Covid continues to exacerbate long-standing recruitment issues.
Activity remains buoyant in the childcare market, with many large chains snapping up single-site settings and small groups. But a mixed picture remains in terms of market recovery, Nicole Weinstein...
Ten thousand more children will become eligible for pupil premium funding in plans announced by children's minister Edward Timpson today.
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Claire Coutinho, MP for East Surrey, has been named the new minister for children, families and wellbeing within the Department for Education (DfE), replacing Kelly Tolhurst.
Ever wondered what the Early Childhood Forum does? Judith Napier looks at the activities of the ECF as it aims to integrate and strengthen the childcare sector As a Nursery World reader you, or your...
The latest word from the academic world is: let children get bored, and let them play with guns. Conclusions from two recent studies swim against the tide of current practice in conscientious...
A report has found that there is a glaring gulf between the principles of the Foundation Stage and classroom practice. <B>Mary Evans</B> looks at why it's so hard to get the reception year right