More than eight in ten early years settings are struggling to recruit staff and half of them are having to turn away new parents because of staff shortages, sector research suggests.
Encourage children to use mementoes and memories from their holidays to develop communication and creative skills, as Carolyn Price shows Activity 1
Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced an increase of £66m in early years funding in his first spending review.
There's a treasure trove of creative things to do just outside the door, as nature lends a hand in activities from Meg Jones Now's the time to take advantage of the better weather by planning your...
Want to begin a childminding career? Elyssa Campbell-Barr explains what is required Childminding is a flexible, rewarding and challenging career, and around 300,000 under-eights in England and Wales...
Help children explore their various moods using these fun activities suggested by Jean Evans Encourage children to discuss their mood changes as they sympathise with the main character in this...
Does academic research into childcare or behaviour have any relevance to nannies? Jennie Lindon believes it does Newspapers and television routinely pick up on newly published research - and not...
Seminars and resources especially for the early years sector are showcased at next month's exhibition. Karen Faux looks ahead.
There has been record aid spending on early years education, but millions of the world’s poorest children are still missing out on pre-school because of a ‘chronic’ lack of funding by donor countries,...
Let children take home an electronic book to reinforce learning and hold on to memories, says Veronica Carter Last summer, as a parting gift to the children in my reception class, known as Pandas, I...