The Final Report issues a challenge to both the Government and the sector itself, says Helen Moylett.
In this second article on teamwork, Caroline Jones looks at the characteristics of effective teams and suggests some strategies for early years practitioners to develop positive relationships within...
How can settings ensure the safety of sleeping children? By Annette Rawstrone
We used a Lilliput Lodge minibus to take some of our nursery staff members to the Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition in Manchester last month. We laid this on in recognition of all they do...
Mary Evans looks at the roll-out of new money for early years training Early years training is receiving a significant injection of cash following the launch of the 250m Transformation Fund, aimed at...
Early years settings are paying ever greater attention to the quality of provision for children under three, and practice has come a long way since the introduction of the Birth to Three Matters...
Try this true or false quiz by Meg Jones, childcare and early years consultant 1. Crying is the only way children in the early years are able to express their feelings.
Our selection covers a whole range of childcare issues and offers information and advice for both staff and parents Small Talk by Dr Richard C Woolfson (Hamlyn, 14.99) is written as a guide to...
The Early Years Foundation Stage has taken a significant step forward towards launch with the release of the revised framework as part of a consultation on the Order which will give the EYFS legal...
The Children's Services Professionals' Network has published a new charter aiming to prevent child tragedies such as the death of abuse victim Victoria Climbie. United Minds, United Purpose: A charter...