Training and qualifications, increased bureaucracy and funding issues topped the list of concerns for Scottish voluntary pre-school groups surveyed by the Scottish Pre-school Play Association. The...
Sunny days are on the way and our new edition is packed with seasonal activities and ideas for learning outdoors, along with best-practice guidance on changes to Literacy in the EYFS, a special...
(Photograph) - Connor Coffey, aged two, shows his mother Sara his expertise with a bucket and spade at the Just Learning nursery in Newbury, Berkshire. To celebrate the relaunch of the setting under...
Use our directory to help you access the many short courses and workshops designed to keep early years professionals up to the minute with good practice across all aspects of provision from management...
The Government’s proposed changes to the requirements of early years staff in terms of training and qualifications have divided opinion, discovers Caroline Vollans
Nursery leaders suggest a variety of tried and tested ways to support staff to enjoy being outside with the children, by Gabriella Jozwiak.
It is not too soon to introduce early years children to the concept of financial management, finds Annette Rawstrone
Offering high-quality food within budget is undoubtedly a challenge, but can be achieved with careful food management, says Karen Faux.
Sure Start director Sheila Scales has written to local authority directors of children's services outlining future guidance for the performance management of children's centres and local authority...