Of all the initiatives pushed through by the Government in the past few years, the Transformation Fund seems to have caused the most confusion and suspicion. It is very difficult to engage with...
The nursery nurses' strike in Scotland is causing clashes of opinion between those who would normally see themselves as partners in caring for young children. Staff taking industrial action are...
The tantrums, biting and defiant behaviour often associated with this age group can be managed when you understand the reasons behind it, says Penny Tassoni.
Times may be tough but the current economic climate is undoubtedly giving nursery chains a window for consolidation.
As another year draws to a close, a look back at some of the issues we've covered in Nursery World reveals just what a busy year 2003 was. The proposals for employer-supported childcare which have...
The stereotypical picture of a day nursery crammed with babies who are placed there five days a week from 8am to 6pm is far from the truth, as the new survey from the National Day Nurseries...
Any study that finds negative effects for children in daycare is going to be greeted by hysteria on several fronts. The results will be brandished by organisations and individuals, mostly on the...
The best childcare settings closely observe children and identify their needs early on, suggests a new report from Ofsted.