Short inspections were introduced by Ofsted in September 2015, under the new common inspection framework, for schools previously rated good, and maintained nursery schools rated good or outstanding.
Many parents want their children to be cared for in nurseries and pre-schools led by Early Years Professionals, according to new research.
With the UK waking up to thick snow and transport chaos on Monday morning, it was touch-and-go whether Nursery World would actually be published this week!
Children living in 18 disadvantaged areas of England will receive an extra 265m for extended schools, children's minister Beverley Hughes revealed this week.
The twentieth Puppet Animation Festival, the UK's oldest and largest performing arts festival for children, got off to a good start when Chameleon Puppets and Kidgloves Puppets visited Liberton...
A pilot programme launched this week aims to build links between leaders of children's centres so they can share their expertise.
A network to support professionals working with the children of migrant workers has been set up by Children in Wales.
Ninety-five per cent of three- and four-year olds in England are benefiting from some free early education, according to Government statistics collected using the new Early Years Census.
Ofsted has extended the deadline on its consultation on post-inspection arrangements, such as complaints, by one month.
National early years training provider Realise has increased its offering with the acquisition of an independent training company which operates across Yorkshire and the North-East.