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As the Government's lifelong learning reforms turn to the under-threes, Mary Evans asks what the forthcoming framework of effective practice should offer The programme of reforms with which the...
The Government is standing firm in its refusal to outlaw the physical punishment of children in England- against a chorus of disapproval from childcare bodies around the country and abroad. Judith...
Are the targets and measurements that the Government appears to be dropping going to be replaced by what the early years sector wants or needs? Mary Evans asks the experts.
Nannies have a lot to lose - or to gain - from the way they agree to be paid by their employer, says Asa Nilsdotter Gross wage, net wage? What does it mean and why does it matter? All we are...
Your boss may cut corners in your employment to save money - but it only creates pitfalls, says Stephen Vahrman When parents employ you as a nanny there are two practical issues they will immediately...
Catering for special needs is an extra challenge for underfunded settings. Simon Vevers looks at how some are rising to it
Sure Start needs to be given time to draw in the most disadvantaged, say its defenders. Simon Vevers reports Press reaction to the National Evaluation of Sure Start was almost unremittingly negative,...
Research linking them with preventing cot death has put the use of babies' dummies back under scrutiny. Annette Rawstrone hears both sides of the debate.
Staff at a pre-school were worried when they found they were going to be responsible for a child with a life-threatening blood disorder - until they learned how they could help him, says Sue Learner.
With the Government making plans to create a more flexible and responsive childcare market, Karen Faux asks professionals for their suggestions for improvement on provision.