Tricia Pritchard Professional officer at the Professional Association of Nursery Nurses (PANN), and chair of Playpen Dr Richard Woolfson Regular contributor to Nursery World and child psychologist,...
Ofsted's Gill Jones explains why she considers Reception to be the most important year of a child's school life
Long-awaited details of 'Baby PISA' have not been met with much acclaim, says Liz Roberts
More than 230 out-of-school childcare projects in England and 31 in Scotland have been awarded a further 27.3m of national lottery funding in the final round of new grants in the out-of-school hours...
Organising an awareness event is an excellent way of raising funds, bringing families together or simply having fun while letting the world know that you exist. Jackie Nunns explains how to make sure...
The Princess of Wales attended a sensory play session run by portage practitioners at a specialist centre in Kent today, to highlight the importance of supporting children with special educational...
Parents of disabled children under the age of 18 will have greater flexibility in striking a balance between work and care, after an increase in the length of parental leave they can take. Announcing...
The dogs children meet in books are usually cuddly, but those they encounter in real life may be another story. Eve Boggenpoel hears tips for keeping safe around pet animals The thought of a young...
'Unless she has utterly reliable (and affordable) childcare, and a heart of stone, a mother will find herself working part-time for a smaller salary.' Amanda Craig, the Sunday Times
'Poorly paid nursery nurses are fighting for decent wages. At the same time, the private sector looks like becoming the moneyspinner of the millennium, with facilities springing up throughout the...