Early years specialists are upbeat about this Level 3 qualification which has been designed in consultation with the big nursery chains to provide skills employers say they need.
Parents often say they want their children to be happy, but in reality may be more concerned about whether they are learning to read and write rather than growing in confidence and social skills. But...
Early years providers will struggle to meet increased demand for funded places once the expanded offer comes in due to staffing and space shortages, suggest new findings.
Do you know how to recognise and treat the different bug bites? Karen Sullivan offers timely advice.
Pre-schools provide numerous opportunities for learning and personal development to parents as well as to their children. Traditionally, groups have operated as community-based charities run by a...
Despite the challenges involved in working in the early years, there is joy to be had – and practitioners should embrace it, says our columnist Sarah Mackenzie.
The Association of Nanny Agencies, launched at last year's Professional Nanny conference, appointed Suzanne Moore as its chair in April. Suzanne, who has run Premier Nannies for 15 years, says, 'We've...
Scandinavia is famed for the quality of its early years settings. So, what is it actually like to work over there? Nicole Weinstein asks a leader at four different settings to describe a day in their...
