The number of disadvantaged two-year-olds registered for the 15-hour entitlement is at its lowest ever PHOTO Adobe Stock

Latest figures show number of disadvantaged two-year-olds taking up 15 hours lowest ever

Policy & Politics

Claire Kenyon: How many reports are needed for Government to understand the issues faced by the sector?

Viewpoint
Children from Everton Nursery and Family Centre engaged in construction themed role play, PHOTO: Everton Nursery School

Award winning nursery one of six settings chosen to lead DfE's Stronger Practice Hubs

Provision
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, delivered his speech on the party's five missions, PHOTO: Labour Party

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to invest in early language intervention

Policy & Politics

July issue: Beach schools, curriculum, enabling environments for C&L and safety practices

88 per cent of councils said they are concerned that nursery closures in 2023 will be ‘significant’ and ‘undermine sufficiency’, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Nine in 10 councils warn that nursery closures will threaten expanded 30 hours

Provision

Jodie Reed: 'Can the extended free childcare offer be delivered'?

Policy & Politics
Bridget Phillipson has pledged action to boost the early years workforce under a Labour government

Labour wants graduate-led nurseries and more training for childminders

Policy & Politics
PHOTO Edward Bruce-Radcliffe

The Nursery World Awards 2023 shortlist is out!

Provision
Tops Day Nurseries, which manages more than 30 settings, has been ranked at number 12 in the Government's top 100 apprenticeship employers, PHOTO: Tops

Nursery groups included in Government's top 100 apprenticeship employers rankings

Careers & Training

Curriculum: Understanding what is 'crucial'

Practice
Tony and Bev Driffield with 'Mama Bear', PHOTO: Mama Bears, taken before the deal with Grandir UK

Mama Bear's nursery group sells a third of settings to Grandir UK

Provision