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Young children are being denied the chance to learn social and intellectual skills through play when they start school by the Government's emphasis on tests and league tables, claims an...

Sure Start programmes operating in rural areas of England face higher per capita costs and greater shortages of skilled staff than in urban areas, compounding the logistical difficulties of delivering...

New Labour has piloted some innovative childcare programmes but, argues Julian Grenier , its business model for delivering public services is not going to work...

Nurseries and early years professionals will be expected to play a greater role in monitoring children’s health under new proposals from the Scottish Executive.

A severe allergic reaction in a child can be fatal. The doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital explain how to deal with a child who needs emergency treatment...

At the Thomas Coram Early Childhood Centre, observation and assessment is the key to effective planning - and a powerful tool for staff development and parent involvement, says Wendy Scott...

Harry Harrington is a special teddy bear. His owner Chrissie Clark has developed a huge personality for this furry friend who helps improve standards in the classroom...