Something is missing from the revised Early Years Foundation Stage, argues Ann Langston as she examines the newly-published framework.
Children's minister Beverley Hughes has written to UNICEF to complain about a report on early childhood education which she described as 'poor' and full of inaccuracies.
Hundreds of children aged under eight have been permanently excluded from school, according to the most recent statistics for England. According to the 2001 Statistics of Education, published last...
With around ten million eaten in the UK every Christmas, turkeys remain a festive staple for many.
Inspection is a vital but often stressful experience for children's services. Jackie Nunns explains how to avoid problems and what providers can expect from Ofsted Services for children should be...
Discrimination on the grounds of age is now illegal. Judith Napier explores the benefits older workers bring to childcare settings Mahila Samarbakhsh is sure that the 55-year gap which divides her...
Children's Laureate Michael Rosen takes a closer look at what makes this form of children's literature unique and what function a good picture book serves in a young child's learning.
The University of Cambridge is seeking expressions of interest from Childcare Providers to manage a purpose built nursery for the children of University Staff and Students.
Supplied by Satu Pukkinen, dietician at Church Hill Nursery and Children's Centre, Walthamstow, London
So, by creating extended schools (News, 20 March) the Government is planning that schools become all-day places for children - almost a kibbutz philosophy, where the community raises the kids while...