One of the key findings of recent Effective Provision of Pre-school Education (EPPE) research (Technical Paper 10, DfES/Institute of Education, 2003, London) is that, 'Good outcomes for children are...
So, 2009 has arrived, and with it comes the realisation that it could be a very tough year all round.
A baby boom in Manhattan means the competition is hotting up for places at the top nurseries, The Daily Telegraph reported. New York parents have to write essays, prepare for interviews and arrange...
Football, Ofsted, self-regulation, loose parts and China!
The market for private day nurseries is currently undergoing a surge in interest, according to a specialist surveyor and estate agent. Currently all day nurseries on the books of Christie and Co's...
Comprehensive guides on multi-agency working, the Early Years Pupil Premium, and the new Common Inspection Framework are now available.
The teaching unions got hot under the collar last week at the thought of Ofsted giving young children questionnaires about their schools as part of the inspection process. Yet, surely, the principle...
Times are obviously feeling tough for many private and voluntary providers, as the latest About Early Years data report from Ceeda shows (pages 34-35).
An resource to help early years settings encourage children to be active is being launched this month by charity Youth Sport Trust.