A website called Smallfolk.com has been launched for parents and carers of preschool children in partnership with Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London. It offers on-line access to expert...
Nurseries, creches, playgroups and primary schools are being urged to organise wacky activities next month to raise funds for the Tommy's campaign. On Baby Day, Friday 2 November, early years settings...
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More than 300,000 children will have access to new and improved play sites this summer, children's minister Dawn Primarolo said today, as thousands of children across the country celebrated national...
Early years settings up and down the country have been marking the Queen’s 70th year on the throne ahead of the Platinum Jubilee four-day celebration (2-5 June).
Play and understanding child development at 5-7 are areas that have been seized on by the awarding bodies in designing the new Early Years Educator qualifications. Gabriella Jozwiak reports.
New research has revealed that many of those caring for children in the country, particularly relatives, do not have childcare-related qualifications.
Before deciding on whether to take disciplinary action it is important to conduct a thorough investigation, says Jacqui Mann
Children who spend some time in formal childcare are less likely to have behavioural problems than those that are cared for solely at home, according to new research.
By Ruth in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who hopes to be a childminder soon Last July I applied to be a childminder. I sent the completed forms to Ofsted, together with details about my husband, as...