Besides working hard, medieval children and adults enjoyed many more holidays (holydays) than we have bank holidays. In the 1500s there was concern that people were on holiday so often, the national...
Explore the surprisingly wide variety of woven materials and their artistic possibilities, with the Suffolk Early Years and Childcare Service (Suffolk County Council)
Confusion exists among childminders concerning the rules about keeping photos of children they have previously cared for.
Despite the recession, there are still entrepreneurs willing to take on the challenge of launching a day nursery. By Anne Hayes
Books from publishers' series and one based on a popular children's television show are reviewed by Alison Boyle Small World series:
Follow the progress of the Government's plan (from January 2011).
An organisation of independent childcare providers in Ireland is calling for a temporary relaxation of the rules that all childcare staff be qualified to alleviate the sector ‘recruitment crisis’.