A Coventry nursery created an assessment day to create a more rigorous hiring process and ensure quality as it expands.
There's an air of celebration in our December issue, with a colourful Christmas activity poster and a look back as Nursery World reaches its 95th birthday, as well as an essential mix of news,...
Cambridgeshire Network of Out-of-School Clubs held its annual Play Away Day at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre, Huntingdon last month. The day was aimed at club managers, playworkers, volunteers...
An open management that encourages teamwork and progress is the key to a nursery's success, says Siobhan Wilks, founder of Childcare Business Solutions Attracting and retaining the right person for...
The new management-tier Level 5 and proposed Level 6 apprenticeships have been broadly well-received by the sector’s employers, reports Karen Hart
There is plenty to be learned from providers who already have experience in providing funded places for two-year-olds, says James Hempsall
Jigsaw Day Nurseries, the UK's fourth largest nursery chain, has been heavily criticised by the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) for the quality of its training provision. According to the ALI...
What is the most effective way to respond to a parent’s request that male staff do not take their child to the toilet, Gabriella Jozwiak asks our early years panel
A discussion paper on the Governance and Management of Extended Schools and Sure Start Children's Centres has been launched by the Department for Education and Skills. The paper covers the issues and...