Therapeutic play must be recognised as an essential healthcare intervention rather than an optional extra, The Association of ...

How could our new PM change access to quality early years education and care for the better? By Helen Penn, professor emerita ...

With new government requirements in place, how are early years settings prioritising environmental sustainability across ...

More frequent playground play is associated with better wellbeing and fewer emotional difficulties among children aged two to ...

It costs almost £60K to hire a nanny in the Home Counties after wages soar by a record £12K, finds new research.

Early years leaders have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to extend business rates cuts announced for pubs, clubs and music ...

So far in this series, we have explored the unique child; the importance of truly knowing them and the environments we create ...

Children develop language through using their senses to notice how places feel and look. Julie Mountain and Felicity Robinson ...

However, a DfE spokesperson stressed that the information is ‘limited to’ customer service contact details including email ...

DfE's consultation promises to ensure the financial sustainability of the sector, but experts argue that without investment, ...

Early childhood pedagogy expert Sue Robb, who was involved with the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) ...

The early years sector has urged the new Education Secretary to treat PVIs and school-based settings equally. By Fiona ...