Children whose parents 'hover' over them while playing are less likely to engage in higher levels of physical activity such as running, according to a new study.
Parents are spending more money on their holiday childcare than they need to, according to nursery chain Busy Bees.
A free webinar for early years providers to support business decisions throughout next year is being funded by the Department for Education (DfE).
The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) has opened a new research centre to deliver continuing professional development to early years practitioners.
Well done, Conservative MP Anne McIntosh ('MPs argue over private nursery viability', 12 July). I believe the Government certainly is opposed to the private sector.
Schools would no longer receive a separate judgement for the EYFS under the new Ofsted inspection framework, which is out for consultation.