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From its humble beginnings in 1988 - its first nursery was in a renovated church in suburban Brisbane - the Australian-based ABC Learning Centres has become the largest publicly-listed childcare...

What can the early years sector expect to come out of the Government's imminent review of all its spending over the next five years? Simon Vevers reports With falling occupancy...

Children's centres are multiplying across Manchester, which has a high proportion of disadvantaged areas. Simon Vevers reports Mealtimes at Manchester's growing number of children's centres are not just about good,...

* A place where 'everyone is valued, ideas are encouraged and where everything is regarded as possible'. The Old Moat children's centre in Withington, Manchester, received this glowing endorsement from...

Nursery staff can take steps to prevent or avoid the spread of bronchitis among young children, says Karen Sullivan Many children develop a cough when they come down with a...

Exploring The Link Between Music And Maths Will Promote Children's Appreciation Of Both, Says Early Years Consultant Linda Pound Because so many of us had an unhappy time in maths...

Whether for learning, practical functions or just plain fun, choose from our monthly round-up of new resources by Melanie Defries In the bag

The experience of exceptional children in the nursery is explored by Dr Kate Distin, who has worked as a counsellor of gifted children and has just edited a book on...

Children who are very focused from an early age may be in the small percentage classed as 'gifted'. By fully understanding their needs, parents can ensure that they feel accepted...

Mud, mud, glorious mud By Janice Dunphy, director of Creepy Crawlies, York