Letting children vote on matters such as resources gives them a sense of ownership, among other benefits. By Amy Jackson
A view in passing inspired a stream of activities described by Dorothy Gregory, head of Walkergate Early Years Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne We observed what an interest our children took in the Tyne...
Ofsted's new inspection system, based on no-notice visits, is dividing the childcare sector. Karen Faux investigates When BBC One's programme Nurseries Undercover: The Real Story filmed children being...
Children will complete the Foundation Stage in children's centres before going on to primary school, in a scheme being piloted in Islington, London. The plan, to be tested out in three children's...
Childcare providers from the private sector are more comfortable than their voluntary sector counterparts with taking a business approach to running their settings, according to a study published by...
Nursery groups are starting to expand again after a period of stagnation in the sector. Although low occupancy levels continue to be of concern for some nurseries, there appears to be a revival in...
Day nursery providers and children's centres in England can get free business advice from the National Day Nurseries Association, following the NDNA's securing of a contract with the Sure Start Unit....
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