An outdoor expansion has given one setting’s children freedom to experiment. By Karen Faux
The gap in quality of early years and childcare provision in deprived areas has worsened over the past year, according to Ofsted's annual report.
Help children to sharpen their minds while they strengthen their bodies - and have fun in the process - with these activity ideas from Miranda Walker Are you on the look out for new, fun ways to...
Follow these step-by-step suggestions for holding a successful dance session in the nursery and creating a performance based on a favourite children's character Adance session with young children...
How are nursery managers, their staff and the children's parents coping as finances get tighter and costs rise? Annette Rawstrone asks around.
What next for those who won capital funding to extend their settings before September? – and for the many who did not get a grant, what other options are there? asks Karen Faux
An art and writing competition for children is being held by the Daycare Trust, to celebrate the National Year of Reading and National Childcare Week (2-9 June). Children between two and 10 are asked...
Is it time to consider seven portions and six colours when planning children's intake of fruit and vegetables? By June Graham