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'The Bichard report clearly shows failures from which lessons must be learnt, but in relation to the Soham case an important point should be noted. Huntley did not work at...

Two independent schools in Scotland are set to offer continuous education from crib to college. The schools, Albyn School for Girls in Aberdeen and Lathallan in the north-east of the...

(Photograph) - Seven-year-olds Humza Baig and Michelle Smith from Lorne Street Primary School in Glasgow prepare to slide down a specially-commissioned work of art - also a play apparatus -...

The Child Poverty Action Group has received Pounds 101,000 for a one-year project to promote the take-up of tax credits in Scotland, by offering training, advice and support. John Dickie,...

Grounds for Learning is to hold its annual celebration of school grounds and early years outdoor provision from 13 to 17 September. Nurseries across Scotland are being urged to take...

An Aberdeen nursery has won a prestigious award for its outstanding achievement in raising awareness of business enterprise among its children. Woodside Nursery was honoured in the Scottish Executive's Determined...

The establishment of the long-awaited Sector Skills Council (SSC) bringing together those working in early years and childcare as well as children's social care was expected to be announced this...

(Photograph) - More than three in five registered childminders in England have undertaken training in the past 12 months, the National Childminding Association (NCMA) said last week at the start...

Early years settings across the UK have been urged to carry out an access audit to help them comply with changes to the Disability Discrimination Act that comes into force...

Playmakers sports programme needs the help of nursery children to name their new characters (above). These two space mates have landed from Planet Playmakers, where fun and healthy sporting activities...