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 Infant and Toddler Forum has launched new resources for parents with practical advice on what to feed their children and how to keep them active over the Christmas period.
Scotland is moving towards an integrated care and education inspection system. Ruth Thomson outlines the new duties
Communication is at the basis of good practice, says Mary Evans.
By Judith Hadley, who runs out-of-school, breakfast and holiday clubs in the Bristol area I cannot speak strongly enough for the rights of children to have the best possible care, so I was astounded...
Empowering early years workers to identify and target areas of difficulty in pre-school children Staff at six nurseries in areas of high socio-economic disadvantage in the UK were trained to...
A round-up of books, puzzles and other resources to help you get the most out of your project on clothes. Jigsaws & puzzles
By Ann Nuckley, administration manager of City Technology College in Southwark Upon notification of a forthcoming inspection, the Ofsted team request in advance paperwork pertaining to the working of...
On 25 April, Bright Little Stars Nursery celebrated its fifth anniversary with a reception and afternoon tea at the House of Lords, bringing together a range of figures in the early years sector.
At Jigsaw Day Nurseries, this popular dish provides the opportunity to talk about vegetables, growing produce and the benefits of healthy food. The nutritional value of lentils and beans is also a...