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Inspection changes are needed - but not necessarily this kind.
Using the Common Assessment Framework is cost-effective in identifying children and families who need help early and in reducing costs up to 15 years later, research has found.
Progress in tackling the problems faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged children is highlighted in a report published last week by children's charity Barnardo's to mark the centenary of the death of...
The Equality Act became law in October 2010, replacing previous legislation (such as the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995). To comply and ensure fairness and...
by Barbara Tizard (Word Power Books, Edinburgh, 12.99, ISBN: 978-0-9549185-8-3)
If an early years practitioner gains a higher level qualification, will she be effective in supporting more children?
Nursery group Caring Daycare now has two-thirds of its settings graded as outstanding by Ofsted, following the results of its latest inspections.
Use one of the best known nursery rhymes to soothe babies and inspire imitative play by toddlers, says Judith Stevens.