The Early Years Foundation Stage provides a framework for learning, development and care for children from birth to five, and ongoing training is a must to meet its requirements.
The establishment of the long-awaited Sector Skills Council (SSC) bringing together those working in early years and childcare as well as children's social care was expected to be announced this week.
The quality of early education and childcare in nurseries has risen over the past 15 years, and staff qualification levels appear to have improved, according to the latest findings of the...
Four early years professionals have come together to launch an action group to ensure the sector’s survival.
Developing an inclusion policy in your early years setting By Dr Hannah Mortimer
An Early Years Coronavirus Buddy Scheme has been launched to connect people in the sector.
Progress made under the previous Government in reducing child poverty could be undone by cuts to early years services, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned.
A consultation on plans for the new Early Years Pupil Premium and expansion of the disadvantaged two-year-old places has been launched today.
The ever-evolving EYFS may have its challenges for childcare practitioners, but its excellent reputation is a big selling point for international nurseries across the world, says Gabriella Jozwiak