The early years sector should press its case with a Government that desperately needs supporters.
Children living in areas with Sure Start Local Programmes (SSLP) are less likely to be overweight and have better physical health than children in other areas, according to new research.
Children's secretary Ed Balls has ordered an investigation into whether teachers in part-time educational settings - such as Sunday schools and other religious education settings, and private tutors -...
Everyday items brought into a play environment are attractive to toddlers and help their learning and development. By Penny Tassoni
Disabled children across England may lose out on play facilities and opportunities if the Government decides to allocate 200m of New Opportunities Fund money earmarked for play in the poorest 50 areas...
Do you know those flowers that dance in response to music? Gadget shops are full of them. Furby, Poo-chi and other costly cyber toys are also programmed to respond to sound - in this case people's...
As one of the professionals closest to a child, with a responsibility for building a strong relationship with parents, the key person is crucial to an effective integrated review. Dr Kay Mathieson...
Early years workers will begin registering with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) from October. Managers and lead practitioners in early education and childcare will start registering in...
Kirktonholme Nursery in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, has won a Pounds100 prize from Nursery World Scotland for raising more money than any other Scottish Independent Nurseries Association member...
Activities and resources that early years settings already offer will take on a special significance for refugees RESOURCES