Many of the proposals in 'More Great Childcare' have been inspired by early years provision in France. Jeanne Fagnani and Eva Lloyd explain the system and some of the pluses and minuses.
You may be planning Christmas, but don’t forget midwinter traditions. By Julie Mountain
When do children start to understand something still exists even though they can’t see or hear it – and what activities will they enjoy doing at this time? By Ruth Thomson
Providing a range of exciting end-of-day snacks can help keep children going until dinner. June Graham shares some ideas for sweet and savoury foods that pack a punch.
The Queen has reiterated the Government’s commitment to extending free childcare and improving ‘failing’ schools.
The names of the providers that will offer the Reception Baseline from September have finally been confirmed.
Plans to change the way that childcare for three- and four-year-olds is funded to make the system fairer for all early years providers, wherever they are in the country, have been put out for...
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