The research by the University of Lancashire reveals how many children are referred to social care, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

One in four children in Scotland referred to social care before their fifth birthday

Families

Harp Nurseries: Parents given just days to find alternative childcare as group closes Langho site

Provision
Elvira Grob, a parent from London, says she is 'close to burnout', spending £975 a month on childcare and taking on extra work to afford nursery fees PHOTO Theirworld

Parents in UK face tougher struggle to afford childcare than parents abroad – survey

Policy & Politics

Sarah Brown: 'It's time for Government to wake up to the evidence that investing in early years is the best decision '

Viewpoint
There are concerns within the sector that the financial incentives nurseries are offering new starters are encouraging 'job hopping', PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Fears nursery recruitment incentives are fuelling 'job hopping'

Management

Cary Rankin: ‘Computer says no’ – rebuilding the trust and co-operation between regulatory bodies and early years providers

Viewpoint
Children at Happy Days Nursery, Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall, PHOTO: Happy Days

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools grows to 20 settings

Provision
The Fairness Foundation found people were in favour of minimum levels of provision for early years, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Majority of people think the Government should fund minimum levels of provision for early years

Cara Brundle, director of business development at NDNA and Chris Mahady, chief executive officer for Findel PHOTO NDNA

NDNA signs up to commercial partnership with nursery resources supplier Hope

Provision

A plethora of good practice in April's issue

Campaigners are calling for a rise in the value of Healthy Start vouchers, which give low-income families access to fresh fruit and vegetables PHOTO Adobe Stock

Concern young children missing out on Healthy Start scheme, as figures show a quarter of households with under-fours skip meals

Child Poverty
Natalie Don MSP is Scotland's new minister for children, young people and keeping the promise PHOTO Twitter

Humza Yousaf appoints Natalie Don as Scotland's minister for children

Policy & Politics