Results for the Foundation Stage Profile show the number of children 'working securely' within the Early Learning Goals has dropped for a second year. In the provisional statistics for 2006 published...
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...
Following yesterday's pre-Budget announcement that the Government would extend tax-free childcare to more families, the Chancellor's speech was light on further support for children and families.
Children's minister Beverley Hughes has written to UNICEF to complain about a report on early childhood education which she described as 'poor' and full of inaccuracies.
Hundreds of children aged under eight have been permanently excluded from school, according to the most recent statistics for England. According to the 2001 Statistics of Education, published last...
With around ten million eaten in the UK every Christmas, turkeys remain a festive staple for many.
Inspection is a vital but often stressful experience for children's services. Jackie Nunns explains how to avoid problems and what providers can expect from Ofsted Services for children should be...