The year-round provision of both indoor and outdoor resources is a vital but daunting task. Start by following our comprehensive guide The six areas of learning of the Foundation Stage curriculum each...
The Queen's Golden Jubilee may need to be explained to children - while doing so the event offers opportunities for a wide range of activities. Carolyn Price has some ideas Adult-led activities
In the first of a new series on strategies for coping with the current severe shortage of staff, Charlotte Goddard sets out the key barriers facing the childcare sector
Every now and again, I come across a piece of educational software so charming that the review session lasts far longer than strictly necessary. The most recent example is Max and the Magician...
Resources designed to bridge the gap between nursery and home are helping to support children's communication skills, according to a new evaluation.
The nursery, which is expected to open in the summer, will replace the existing site at Derriford Business Park in Plymouth, within the grounds of Derriford Hospital.
The Government is consulting on proposals to establish rigorous standards for Level 3 vocational qualifications taken by 16 to 19 year-olds in schools and colleges from September 2014, so that only...
The number of childminders has dropped more than 10 per cent in the past two years, the latest figures from Ofsted show.
A 20-year-old male nursery nurse has fitted in well, the children like him and he has great potential.