Two children's centre nurseries in the London borough of Southwark are set to close because the council says there is no longer a need for places.
Settings are turning away children with SEND because providing the paperwork to access funding has become too burdensome, says Catherine McLeod of charity Dingley's Promise
Sensory exploration is central to early learning and our new series of posters will explore materials that feature regularly in our daily lives but may pass largely unnoticed, such as plastic, wood...
It's been a year of upheaval for the biggest players, with plenty of activity elsewhere and some new entrants in this year’s table of the 25 largest nursery chains in the UK. Catherine Gaunt examines...
Toys for the baby and toddler rooms are tried out by early years professionals who give their verdicts to Sue Hubberstey.
Now is the time to employ staff to cover the school summer holidays. How will you build your team? How will you provide support and training? SPRITO development officer Gail Bushell gives advice....
Managers of half the playgroups in England hold a childcare or education qualification at only NVQ level 2 or under, a major study funded by the Department for Education and Employment has found. The...
Janet Moyles reflects on 40 years of the association for professional development in early years, TACTYC, and the changing early years landscape
Children's allergies and their symptoms are outlined by Dr Raj Thakkar.