A petition has been launched calling for all nannies, tutors and babysitters to be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check ...

A generation of children could leave school without having received the help they need without reform to the SEND system, a ...

LEYF is due to take over the running of the nurseries, which together offer around 100 childcare places, in March. Services ...

Early years staff lack confidence developing a suitable strategy for two-year-olds, with few having had specific training to lead a room for children of this age, finds new research.

Nursery groups and bigger settings stand to lose the most when changes to National Insurance come in from April, while ...

Welcome to 2025 – a year in which we have a lot of exciting content and events planned to celebrate our centenary. Here is a ...

The Government’s vision for the early years seems vague and is lacking the inspiration that Labour provided back in the late ...

Bubbles are a timeless activity that can extend children’s learning and development across the age ranges. By Penny Tassoni ...

How NW award winner The Old Forge Day Nursery introduces children to a diverse range of food via a 16-day rolling menu. By Annette Rawstrone The setting’s menu is designed to include all food groups ...