DfE parents' survey re-ignites fears over ratio changes

28 October 2013 Katy Morton

A new Department for Education survey asking parents for their opinions on staff:child ratios has raised concern among the sector that there will be a renewed push for a relaxation.

Call for free vitamins supplements to be given to all under-fives

25 October 2013 Meredith Jones Russell

England's chief medical officer professor Dame Sally Davies has called for the Healthy Start scheme to be extended to all children under five.

Cherie Blair calls for universal childcare

21 October 2013 Catherine Gaunt

Cherie Blair is calling for a Government strategy towards universal pre-school childcare with the ultimate aim of childcare for all parents, whatever their background and the age of their children.

A Unique Child: Opening up

18 October 2013 Ruth Thomson

A staff development project has been improving support for families affected by substance misuse. Ruth Thomson takes a closer look.

Take twos - Nurturing success in Blackpool

18 October 2013 James Hempsall

The free entitlement for the least advantaged two-year-olds is key to unlocking parents' opportunities for learning and employment, as well as supporting children's learning, says James Hempsall

Poverty reduction - Playing a longer game

18 October 2013 Pat Gordon-Smith

Is it possible to break the cycle of poverty through intervention in young children's health and well-being? Pat Gordon-Smith weighs up the potential of different initiatives in England, Wales and Scotland.

Development of 5,000 two-year-olds tracked as part of Government-funded study

18 October 2013 Catherine Gaunt

Research interviews began last week with families taking part in one of the largest ever Government-funded studies into early years education.

Alan Milburn urges Government to tackle low pay

18 October 2013 Katy Morton

A new report calls for a different approach to tackling in-work poverty as the number of families living below the breadline continues to rise.

New campaign raises awareness of the threat of meningitis to under-fives

08 October 2013 Katy Morton

A new global campaign to highlight the impact of meningitis on children and their families was launched today in London.

Interview - David Bond Film maker

04 October 2013

David Bond is behind Project Wild Thing, a feature-length documentary released in 45 picture house and independent cinemas this month.