Tops Day Nurseries has banned food from home to help limit the transmission of Covid-19 and will provide children with locally-sourced, healthy meals.
A new scheme to help young children 'find their voice' through music and storytelling is being rolled out in Blackpool.
The problems facing the early years sector are well known but seem far from being resolved – so perhaps we need a wholesale restructure, says Sarah Mackenzie
Nurseries, childminders and pre-schools do not have to close for the Queen’s funeral on Monday, and it is up to individual settings whether they open on the day, according to the DfE.
Social enterprise LEYF has successfully raised £1.5m through its charity bond to help fund the acquisition of more nurseries.
Giving practitioners time to talk during hectic times brings many rewards, say Nicola Bushell and Hayley Cannell, joint managers of Oakey Dokeys Pre-school, in Essex.
Strong leadership and support for staff have been key for one 'outstanding' nursery.
A new report claims that budget cuts in some local authorities in Wales are undermining the delivery of programmes for disadvantaged children.
A UK charity, which set up the first children’s centre in Malawi, is looking for an experienced early years professional.
The Department for Education has this afternoon published guidance for the sector on early years and childcare closures due to Covid-19.