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
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
Countries whose governments subsidise a higher proportion of childcare than the UK are doing better boosting occupancy to pre-lockdown occupancy levels, a panel of experts heard this week.
Within its response to a petition against changing ratios, the Government has explained its rationale behind proposals to raise the number of two-year-olds that one member of staff can care for in...
How each room at one setting has embraced loose-parts play and the use of open-ended resources. By Annette Rawstrone
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
Katherine Cooling-Smith, Kayte's House Colchester
You'll find some new names in our Top 25 table of nursery groups this year, and in the directory too. Catherine Gaunt analyses the ups and downs in both size and quality of the chains.
The importance of storytelling work is highlighted by Tim Vaughan in our series on the Celebrating Young Children project Adam is a confident and competent learner. His nursery learning and...