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...
Having worked as a self-registered childminder for many years, I know how lonely it can be, especially when you don’t know where to turn for help.
by Karen Constable (Routledge, £27.99)
Our annual nanny pay survey, published in last month's Professional Nanny, which showed quite steep average pay increases over the past year for nannies across the UK, once again caused quite a lot of...
It is crucial that practitioners understand the sensory, social and emotional factors that could impede a child's development - and how to plan for individual needs. Sue Chambers explains
Tips for saving work from April Jones, director of Computer Kids We all have good intentions at the beginning of the nursery year to keep a tidy desk, sort and file things away and keep on top of all...
Ways that early years settings can help their staff to deliver truly inclusive practice are considered by Crispin Andrews.
When some new neighbours moved in, nursery children were keen to find out more about them. Melanie Defries hears how Since spring, children at Whipper Snappers nursery have been becoming badger...
