Schools that want to develop childcare provision through the extended schools initiative can find guidance in a new pack from the Pre-school Learning Alliance. Helping Schools, Helping Pre-schools,...
The Welsh Government has committed £60m to develop more early years provision ahead of the introduction of the 30 hours.
The latest Oftsed review has found steady improvements in the quality of early years education and childcare provision in daycare settings year-on-year.
Children enjoyed all the fun of the fair while their parents chatted to local childcare providers at an event organised by the Solihull Children's Information Service on behalf of the Early Years...
A decade since the launch of funded childcare for disadvantaged two-year-olds, Nicole Weinstein finds out what provision for this age group looks like in schools
Managers of half the playgroups in England hold a childcare or education qualification at only NVQ level 2 or under, a major study funded by the Department for Education and Employment has found. The...
Use our pointers to help gather evidence for NVQ Level 3 Unit 16: Observe and assess the development and behaviour of children. Read our advice in conjunction with the Level 3 standards in Early Years...
The number of childminders has dropped more than 10 per cent in the past two years, the latest figures from Ofsted show.
Use these tips as a starting point for developing effective communication with your customers (parents, children and external agencies) - commuincation is a vital staff skill in early years...