Use these key points for discussion at staff meetings or with parents and carers: 1 Is the quality of provision sufficient to support children's mathematical learning, particularly in the area of...
Ofsted's new inspection framework comes in this September. In the first of a four-part series, the Pre-School Learning Alliance's Michael Freeston offers an overview of what providers can expect.
Ten questions to help you to evaluate your setting's partnership with parents and carers. 1 .Does your handbook acknowledge and respect the part that parents play in their children's education?
Ingredients 450g lean lamb or beef mince meat 1tsp vegetable puree 1 egg 1 tsp tomato puree small pinch salt and pepper 1 tbsp plain flour 4 buns small circles of carrot a few cooked peas small slices...
With the top ten nursery groups retaining their league-table positions, there is little movement among the largest players. But there are rumblings lower down the table, with Giraffe Childcare and...
The Level 5 in Early Childhood Studies Steiner run by NESWEC is proving to be very rewarding for Northumberland-based Jennifer Power.
The UK-wide survey on early childhood launched by the Duchess of Cambridge this week will be a vital source of information for the sector, says Kate Stanley.
Traditionally, October is the month when employment law changes are announced. This October is no exception, says Jacqui Mann. (Some implementation dates are to be confirmed.)
Too many primary school teachers are not good enough at teaching the three Rs to children in England's primary schools, a report by Ofsted has found.