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London's playing fields need better use, according to a report by the London Assembly stressing the importance of preserving playing fields for children.

The Childcare Bill is currentlyat the report stage in the Lords Chamber. Children's minister Beverley Hughes told Nursery World last week she expected it to become law next month.

More flexible provision and more childcare for disabled children is needed in London, according to a review of the Mayor's childcare strategy. The London Assembly found that while significant steps...

A six-year-old footie fan thought he had won a dream prize - being a World Cup mascot for England - in a McDonald's competition, until he received his tickets and...

MSPs are calling on the Scottish Executive to produce a ten-year strategy for early years to ensure that local authorities have clear plans for developing the sector. On Wednesday the...

Tiggy's Day Nursery in Hereford was named national champion of the Fones4Schools mobile phone recycling campaign for collecting 400 phones during a three-month campaign and receiving over £2,000 in cash...

Early years services are to be amalgated by Highland Council in Scotland following a review that highlighted falling numbers of pre-school children, a consequent reduction in Government funding and a...

Private and voluntary childcare organisations have welcomed the Government's latest guidance on the planning and funding of extended schools, while warning that 'enforceable guidelines' are needed to avoid local variations...

Children as young as five could be given daily fish oil supplements at school under plans being considered by the Government. Ministers are awaiting the results of a review by...

(Photograph) - Children's minister Beverley Hughes met the Daycare Trust/Nursery World Children's Art Competition award winners at the Tate Britain in London last week - (left to right) Abbie Oster,...