Margaret Hodge's appointment as minister for children continued to attract a barrage of criticism last week from the press and opposition MPs (see News, page 4). One unfortunate consequence of the...
After many years of lobbying by childcare organisations, the Government's proposals to extend tax breaks for employer-supported childcare look set to make significant advances (see News, page 4). Tax...
It's always great to have renowned early years consultant Marion Dowling contributing to Nursery World, and we believe you'll find her eight-page guide, 'All about children's thinking', a stimulating...
Teaching assistant, non-teaching assistant, classroom assistant, nursery nurse, early years practitioner... The number of job titles given to support staff in primary schools is only outdone by the...
26 NOVEMBER. Including me: Working with children with complex health needs. Participants on this National Children's Bureau course will hear case studies of good practice to gain an understanding of...
How can settings ensure their sand and water provision meets the requirements of the new Education Inspection Framework, asks Penny Tassoni in part one of her new series
Recent changes to the law on sick pay have taken many businesses by surprise. Karen Faux investigates
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...