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A research project looking at well-being in the early years has underlined some important factors to consider for this vital area of childcare.
David Bell's appointment as the new head of Ofsted was confirmed last week following a meeting by the Privy Council. Last month, education secretary Estelle Morris said she was recommending his...
The pre-school movement is staging a comeback with moves to empower parents and extend services. <STRONG> Catherine Gaunt </STRONG> reports on its new campaign
Goodbye baseline assessment, hello profiles. Mary Evans outlines the requirements of the new progress yardstick for reception pupils
More than 80 per cent of providers are Good or Outstanding under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, but this trend may not continue, an outcomes analyst has said.
Peter Housden has been appointed head of the Department for Education and Skills' schools directorate, which is responsible for the development and implementation of Government policy on the early...
Despite appearances, messy play can make an enormous contribution to babies' and young children's cognitive and creative development What do we think about when we hear the word 'messy'? Untidy,...
What are the best training options for those wishing to enter the early years sector, and for existing staff who wish to progress their careers? Charlotte Goddard reports
Early years provision is firmly on the election agenda. Mary Evans rounds up the relevant pledges by the three main parties Party leaders and leading politicians, among them Chancellor Gordon Brown,...
<P> Teaching under the National Literacy Strategy inhibits the development of children's oral skills, according to research by Linda Hargreaves, with Eve English and Jane Hislam </P>