In the final part of this four-part series, Fiona Joines provides a guide to using apps designed for young children and families.

Early years adviser at HFL Education, Jennifer Ferguson, highlights the marked decline in home visits as one of the biggest ...

The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has published a new framework aimed at improving awareness and knowledge of ...

The sector has raised concern that Ofsted’s proposals for a report card aren’t the ‘transformative change’ many were hoping ...

Ofsted has today launched its consultation into what its new report cards, replacing the single effectiveness grade, will ...

Caring for two-year-olds requires specifically trained staff supported by specialist leadership, so the policy to send them ...

Despite the challenges involved in working in the early years, there is joy to be had – and practitioners should embrace it, ...

The early years sector has been left confused by lack of clarity from the Government on whether funded places will make them ineligible for the allowance. Early years providers remain in the dark ...

Manager Paige Wilde said, ‘By exploring different textures, colours and sounds, babies build connections in their brain that lay the foundation for learning and creativity. Sensory play encourages ...

Children at The Den Nursery Group's Old Vicarage setting, Derbyshire had lots of fun making a snowman in Forest School. The group prides itself on being very eco-focused so gave the carrot used for ...

A new qualification designed to address the growing need for high-quality baby care across the UK has been launched by NCFE.