In the rush to open 2,500 children's centres by 2008 outdoor provision could be overlooked by developers - and regulation is inadequate. Mary Evans reports Early years specialists fear that...
Practitioners who work with young children are being scared off physical contact with them, believes John Powell, though it's something that all children need
Managers in a Durham-based nursery chain tell Michael Glenister the secrets of its success starting out in a crowded local market.
The early years sector is gearing up for the new Education Inspection Framework as concerns remain about some aspects
Footsteps Day Nursery and Pre-School in Farnborough, Hampshire, part of Bright Horizons, enjoyed a mud-themed day to raise money for the group's charity, Bright Spaces.
From making maps of the local area to finding out about homelessness in different countries, Dr Diane Boyd explains how to approach Sustainable Cities and Communities
A new initiative will explore existing early childhood music practice and develop new ways practitioners can work musically with families and young children.
Nursery World has teamed up with education consultancy Elizabeth Jarman to give away a free set of the Communication Friendly Spaces bags for families.
Assess how your outside space is used before rushing out to spend your equipment budget, says Julian Grenier.