Director of PBD training and nursery owner Ross Midgley critiques the Department for Education's (DfE) survey for parents on ratios and the qualifications of practitioners.
Anne Horn, Head of Learning for Work, Southend Adult Community College
The results of the first joint care and education inspections of early years settings in Scotland have just been published following a pilot programme carried out in November and December 2002.
Make learning the letters of the alphabet fun and rewarding by letting children choose nursery rhymes, says Kevin Kelman Research has suggested that there is a link between children's early knowledge...
Around 7 in 10 nurseries and childminders have had to cut spending on food, materials and equipment to reduce costs, which many say has negatively impacted their 'service', reveal Department for...
Strike the right balance between stimulation and relaxation for the children in your care with this quiz by Sue Hubberstey and Jan Hurst Children enjoy having busy, stimulating lives but, just like...
Early years workers give case studies of children they observed using schemas and list how they shared their understanding in the setting and with parents at home Understanding schemas can help...
Children's growing feet are vulnerable to ill-fitting shoes and infections. Maggie Jones gives tips on taking care of them