27 November 2007
No fear: growing up in a risk-averse society
27 November 2007
11 January - The Emergent Writing Journey: from mark-making to writing. This workshop at London University's Institute of Education looks at the development of young children's writing, from early mark-making...
27 November 2007
The mission of a nursery business is about more than words, and the staff team need to understand it, as managers tell Karen Faux.
27 November 2007
Children's and family groups and opposition politicians have hit out at plans to introduce the ContactPoint database, containing details of every child in England, in the wake of the loss...
27 November 2007
Children couldn't wait to open 'the gate to anywhere' at the opening of the Magical Garden at the Little London Children's Centre, Leeds.
27 November 2007
Formal education for four- and-five-year-olds may seem to show promising results when tested early but proves damaging to children's educational development in the long term, says an international early years...
27 November 2007
Sporty children are more likely to be born in the autumn and winter months, according to one of the biggest studies of childhood reported in The Guardian.
27 November 2007
Name: Judith and Robin Dalby
Position: Childminders in Bradford, West Yorkshire
- How did it feel to be graded outstanding by Ofsted? We were so happy and relieved, we...
27 November 2007
Boys who spent at least 15 hours a week in their fathers' care as toddlers are less ready academically when they start school than other children, according to new research.
27 November 2007
A new course to help early years and childcare workers link up with other children's services has been produced by charity 4Children.