A new initiative helps childcare providers choose the quality assurance scheme that can best benefit their practice, says the Sure Start Unit. This week has seen the launch of Investors in Children, a...
School and nursery children took the principles of Forest School to the water, with an added environmental message, in ecological sustainability activities beside the seaside.
The Government may not have guessed what a complicated set of issues it was opening up when it said it wanted to enhance the role of teaching assistants, says Dr Alan Marr The Government is pushing...
Spot the occupational hazards in your job - and steer clear of them, with this checklist by Jan Hurst Every job has its hazards, both physical and psychological, and nannying is no exception. Tune in...
Practitioners are aware of the need for CPD, but not all training is created equal. Knowing how to identify effective, evidence-based professional development is key, says the University of Oxford’s...
By creating an inclusive environment where children with SEND are treated equally with others, the whole setting benefits – but it isn’t always easy. By Gabriella Jozwiak
Nurseries and early years workers have reacted in anger and disbelief at the Government’s decision to keep early years settings open to all children, while at the same time closing schools, as England...
All good early years settings know the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for under-fives, but standards vary. Annie Seeley and Jane Harrison provide top-line tips to holistic food provision.
How can you be sure your fund-raising efforts aren't taxing busy parents and staff to the limit? Mary Evans offers some golden rules to attract support and raise the money Whether you are planning a...
Nursery World looks in detail at how Ofsted plans to change early years inspection.