The much anticipated Level 3 early years apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery.
Increased spending in the early years is needed to address inequalities and improve children’s lives as part of a long-term approach to support the country’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, a...
Karen Hart shines a spotlight on 2022's Nursery World Professional Book of the Year and also finds much to inform and enjoy in the award category's finalists
In a new 12-part series, early years experts will explore the challenging aspects of the EYFS - they want your views, too, says Mary Evans.
Creative activities to span all areas of learning
More than 30 early years experts, parent groups, and sector organisations have criticised the Department for Education’s guidance on reopening early years settings and schools, saying it does not...
Over 200 more places than anticipated were taken up by parents in the city-wide pilot of the 30 hours in York, according to an evaluation report.
An evaluation of the second round of the 30 hours pilot found the majority of providers were willing and able to offer the extended entitlement, says the DfE.
Why is touch so important for babies and young children? Because it is linked to healthy physical and emotional development, Anne O’Connor explains
More than 80 per cent of adults want the next Government to have policies that ensure children can play outside, according to a poll commissioned by Play England to launch its Manifesto for Children's...