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There has rightly been a lot of emphasis on the Foundation Stage over the past year, but we are aware that many working in the daycare sector are desperate for...

Classroom assistants in England and Wales are increasingly taking on a teaching role, yet many earn less than a third of a teacher's salary, according to new research. A study...

The National Day Nurseries Association has challenged the Government to rethink its funding policies for early years provision. Last week Rosemary Murphy, NDNA chief executive, called for more direct investment...

Local authorities have been invited to bid for a share of £30m to improve the quality of life in residential streets. The money has been made available under the Home...

Paediatricians, teachers, parents and professionals are among the people expected to attend the fourth World Congress on Conductive Education at Queen Mary and Westfield College in London from 12 to...

'Childcare gives children a good start in life. It enables parents to work or train, it supports employers and regenerates local communities, and it underpins policies to tackle social exclusion,...

(Photograph) - Baroness Blackstone, the arts minister, joined children at Barnard Park Adventure Playground in Islington, London, during the 14th national Playday last Wednesday (1 August). An estimated 100,000 children...

Nursery workers have negotiated a fair pay and grading claim with a London local authority that will give them an average £3,500 pay rise. The deal with Ealing council follows...