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Maintaining high-quality provision is ‘challenging but achievable’, Nicole Weinstein discovers, as she talks to small and large nursery groups about how economic and staffing pressures are impacting them

Building confidence through music

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

| Nursery World

It’s hard to imagine any setting without music and sound. Music is an important aspect of the early years, says Sally-Anne Brown and Vic Holmes, directors of a community of learning for early years music.

Pen friends

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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

| Nursery World

The story of a lifeline for mothers thrown from the pages of Nursery World is told by Jenna Bailey. In 1935, a lonely young mother wrote a letter to Nursery World which led to her forming many lifelong friendships through a secret 'magazine'.

Voluntary Sector - We must survive

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

| Nursery World

Voluntary-run playgroups and pre-schools are the finest example of the 'Big Society' and should be supported to become sustainable, argues volunteer Sue Cowley.

Nursery Management: Business - Under tight control

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Monday, March 24, 2014

| Nursery World

How can early years settings reduce the risk of financial crime? Robust procedures and trustworthy staff are key, finds Katy Morton.

Learning & Development: Froebel - A different story?

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Monday, July 27, 2015

| Nursery World

Seeing Froebelian principles in action in a township in South Africa gave Early Childhood Studies students Valeria Scacchi and Jennifer Partridge a fresh view on what the philosophy can look like in practice. Here, they share their experiences.

Nursery Food: Healthy puddings - Virtuous desserts

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Monday, October 19, 2015

| Nursery World

Afters remain a staple of the nursery menu, but how can you ensure they offer nutritional value? Here, nurseries suggest recipes that swap sugar for more healthy alternatives without compromising on taste.

Ofsted: The new inspection framework, part 5 - Treat parents as your fellow professionals

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Friday, January 11, 2013

| Nursery World

Under the new regime inspectors will be keen to see that parents are welcomed, respected and well informed, as this relationship is key to children's progress, says Laura Henry.

Business Development - On new ground

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Friday, September 6, 2013

| Nursery World

One nursery is feeling the benefits after deciding to increase its outdoor space. Karen Faux reports.

Integrated Working: Hand in hand

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Monday, July 14, 2014

| Nursery World

New initiatives are bringing together expertise from the health service, early years sector and care in an effort to improve provision for children. Katy Morton investigates.

Working Mum - A ticking off

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Monday, July 13, 2015

| Nursery World

When monitoring children for attendance, allowances must be made for individual circumstances, says Working Mum

Nursery Management: accreditations - Going above and beyond

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Monday, September 21, 2015

| Nursery World

For ambitious settings, an Ofsted grade just isn't enough. In a bid for external recognition, some are spending several years and thousands of pounds on awards. Annette Rawstrone finds out why.