Britons owe more money than ever, and the childcare sector is going to feel the crunch when it comes, as Simon Vevers explains The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4 per cent last month, but,...
Teaching assistants are covering lessons for absent teachers in 80 per cent of England's schools, new research has shown.
Following Debbie Hemingway's letter detailing her nursery's positive experiences of heuristic play (14 June).
An appeal for firm commitment and promotion of progress for young children is made by Dwynwen Stepien, director of the Early Childhood Unit at the National Children's Bureau.
The findings of the Childcare and Early Years Providers Survey 2009, published by the Department for Education, reveal changing trends in the early years workforce and the demand for their care.
Plan a topic on feelings to help young children gain an insight into their many emotions, says Helen Shelbourne Adult-led activities What makes me happy?
A mixed bag of story and information books that take a younger child's point of view is reviewed by Alison Boyle My Giant 123 Bath Book
Don't put all your eggs in one basket - set some aside for the children to decorate a homemade symbol of spring, says Hilary White We always put up Christmas trees, so, with Easter coming up, why not...
A 1m pilot scheme bringing inter-agency services to-gether to help children under two who have disabilities, including deafness, and their families, in England is being set up by the Government. Under...