New research shows that childminders are more likely to achieve outstanding practice when supported by their local authority.
In the first of a six part series providing a guide to key safety practices, Annette Rawstrone sets the scene and explores the current challenges
How to make the most effective use of the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile is explained by Marie Charlton and Jan Dubiel, Early Excellence Development Team.
In the first of our new National Strategies features on the EYFS, Ann Langston, Jonathan Doherty and Teresa Todd take a look at attachment and the role of the key person in a child's development.
From self-regulation to inclusion and diversity, duvet tunnels to clay printing, you’ll find plenty to support your early years practice in our pick of the latest books
Gender and how to define it is rarely out of the headlines at the moment. Recent research is also prompting a rethink of what ‘gender’ means, by demolishing gender stereotypes and questioning the...
* Newham Early Years and Childcare Service held its first national Beacon Learning Day on 10 November so senior managers in early education and childcare could share good practice. The Newham service...