24 March 2004
Childcare projects, outdoor play and out-of-school clubs are among the beneficiaries of nearly £4m of funding awarded to 100 community projects in rural areas announced by the Scottish Executive last...
24 March 2004
Parents and carers of other family members are uniting to demand the support they need to keep going, and to meet the Government's goals for working. Simon Vevers reports
24 March 2004
Parents employing nannies may be able to claim some financial help with their childcare costs from the Government under a new 'light-touch' scheme to be launched next year.
24 March 2004
Private daycare providers could face a cash-flow crisis and a threat to their viability under a new code of practice covering the provision of free nursery places to three- and...
24 March 2004
An innovative scheme in Lewisham, London, has developed a network of early years specialists to help settings share good practice. Judith Stevens reports
24 March 2004
Sometimes a child needs extra support to cope with the separation from their family, whether it's when starting at nursery or losing a loved one, as members of the Early...
24 March 2004
As Reggio celebrates its 40th anniversary, Carlina Rinaldi and Peter Moss explore the widespread appeal of one of the world's most important networks of childhood centres
24 March 2004
A school that's worked hard to create a sanctuary for pupils could provide a model for extended services. Simon Vevers reports
24 March 2004
Our special dietary needs series continues with advice from Suzannah Olivier on how nurseries can provide for Muslim children whose families may follow a halal diet
