Courses for childcare professionals working with babies and toddlers Acorn Early Years Training is the specialist early years division of CJ Associates. It runs one-day courses that can be tailor-made...
Additives should be banned from children's foods, the Soil Association claims in the light of a study which reveals damaging effects if they are used in combinations. Foods such as flavoured crisps,...
Childminding networks in England have been successful in contributing to the quality of childcare, supporting childminders, raising their status and improving retention rates, according to a report...
Childminders have a lot to be proud of, says Gill Haynes, who recently stepped down as NCMA chief executive When I was asked to write a piece on stepping down after 12 years as chief executive at the...
Why do some children have imaginary friends, when do they have them and what purpose do they perform, asks Meredith Jones Russell
I qualified 22 years ago and have worked at least part-time for 20 of those years. I have always welcomed further training opportunities, particularly when working in school settings, and have...
Huw Lewis, minister for education and skills, Wales, explains the Welsh Government's plans for the early years
Nurseries and pre-schools have expressed concern that they would not be able to provide the same high quality of care should the Government relax adult-to-child ratios, a survey by the Pre-School...
Pyjamas on the school, or nursery, run should be a big no-no and may indicate that all is not well at home, says Working Mum
Budget cuts have seen the closure of many children’s centres, and reduced services at those that remain. But they are trying to forge a viable future, as Charlotte Goddard explains
