If you are a childcare or early years education student you could win Pounds 1,000 by entering Nursery World's student essay competition.
Who can enter?
Anyone currently studying for a recognised childcare or early years qualification can try their hand.
What do you have to write about?
Entrants must write an essay of around 800 words with the theme 'Working with parents'. Students can examine why it is important to work well with parents. They can suggest imaginative ways to do this. They could perhaps write from the perspective of a parent, look at real-life examples, or take an international perspective.
How do you enter?
Send your finished essay along with the entry form below (you can photocopy it if you like or see www.nurseryworld.co.uk) to Nursery World Student Competition, Admiral House, 66-68 East Smithfield, London E1W 1BX. The closing date for entries is 10 June 2005.
What can you win?
The winning essay will be published in Nursery World; the first prize is Pounds 1,000 with two runners-up prizes of 500 and 250. There will also be 100 of book vouchers for the college that the winning student attends.
Terms and conditions
1 All entry instructions form part of the rules
2 Proof of being a student may be requested
3 Entries will only be accepted from those studying in the UK
4 Proof of posting will not be accepted as proof of delivery
5 Judges' decision will be final
6 Entries cannot be returned
7 Nursery World reserves the right to publish the entries
8 Closing date for competition entries is 10 June 205
