Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a book that helps readers understand more about how to adapt a Montessori approach in settings

With the continued expansion of the early education entitlement in September, it is essential that we keep our focus on the quality of babies’ experiences in nursery and ensure that expansion does not come at the expense of these formative experiences.

David Meechan discusses the differences between types of research and why they are important for early years practitioners

The Nursery World Big Day Out on Friday 16 May 2025 celebrated the centenary of championing and supporting everyone in the sector.

The Nursery World Big Day Out on Friday 16 May 2025 celebrated the centenary of championing and supporting everyone in the sector.

The Cross-Party Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood has called for free school meals to be extended to the early years in its new report that warns poor nutrition in babies and toddlers is fueling a future public health crisis.

Education and early years expert Janet King from NCFE on the growing need for specialist training in baby care, and how their new Level 3 award aims to enhance practitioners' skills.

The number of working parents using funded early education entitlements is at its highest ever, while those in disadvantaged households has fallen, official figures show.

The cost of summer holiday childcare has risen by 4 per cent in the last year, with parents now facing an average bill of £179 per child, per week, amounting to £1,075 for the six-week break.

Caring for two-year-olds requires specifically trained staff supported by specialist leadership, so the policy to send them into schools is concerning, says the chief executive of LEYF nursery group.

Meg Barclay, education consultant and early years reviewer for the School Library Association, reviews picturebooks that teach children about dinosaurs, cooking, Islamic traditions and how Muslim families mark Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

While the Government plans to recruit more childminders, Childminding UK's executive director argues that recruitment is just part of the solution as those in the profession struggle with financial sustainability due to underfunding and Universal Credit.

An open letter to the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, expressing ‘deep concern’ about the current direction of early years education has received over 900 signatures. A copy has also been sent to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.

The prime minister has launched a new commitment to working in partnership with the voluntary sector in London today, with the Civil Society covenant.

The prime minister has launched a new commitment to working in partnership with the voluntary sector in London today, with the Civil Society covenant.

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A programme to help children understand concepts rather than just individual words has been found to have improved three and four-year-olds’ progress by two months, rising to three months for those eligible for EYPP.

Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a book that examines how children are using digital media and technology in their early years

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

The co-founder of charity Inclusive Books for Children (IBC) says in the majority of cases, writers and illustrators of picture books featuring minority characters do not share the same lived experience.