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

The UK’s fourth biggest nursery chain is launching a recruitment campaign to attract grandparents into the early years sector. Bright Stars are encouraging grandparents with all levels of experience ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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) ...

Early years leaders are calling on the Government to provide more support for nurseries, pre-schools and childminders around ...