The Department for Education (DfE) had ‘no plan’ and was ‘unprepared’ for the challenges of Covid-19, a Public Accounts Committee report released today (Wednesday) states.
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...
Circle time provides a great opportunity to show children how to behave towards others. Jennie Lindon offers ideas for how to make the most of this part of the day
Babies and young children learn through play experiences in which they determine how it will develop, says Jennie Lindon A cornerstone of good early years practice is that children learn a great deal...
The rise in food allergies makes feeding children a tricky business, says Fiona Hamilton-Fairley - but all diets can be catered for by the well-informed childcarer Today's lifestyles present us with...
Childcare providers are fighting back against inexperienced Ofsted inspectors, says Mary Evans Ofsted is sending its early years inspectors back to school for a three-day training course on recent...
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In a rural area where families face poverty and isolation, Julian Grenier finds a centre whose outreach work with pre-schools provides vital support