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Germany's largest childcare provider expands into UK

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

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Kinderzimmer, has expanded to the UK, opening its first setting in North London.

Co-operative Childcare to close 'loss making' Croydon nursery

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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Co-operative Childcare is to close its Croydon University Hospital nursery next month.

Dame Christine Gilbert named incoming chair of Education Endowment Foundation

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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Dame Christine Gilbert, a former Ofsted chief inspector, has been named as the new chair of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), replacing Sir Peter Lampl.

Ban child-friendly packaging on unhealthy cereals and yoghurts, say experts

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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New research reveals that both breakfast cereals and yoghurts that appeal to children have ‘unnecessary’ amounts of sugar, with some products containing the equivalent of up to four teaspoons of sugar (per suggested serving).

Pioneer outdoor nursery in the North forced to close

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Monday, August 14, 2023

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The North of England’s first outdoor nursery has been shut down due to the setting becoming unviable.

Children under the age of five told not to drink slushies

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Friday, August 11, 2023

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Children under the age of five are being advised to avoid slush ice drinks as the sugar substitute in them can cause headaches and sickness.

Blind cord safety must be taken more seriously with children, warns accident prevention charity

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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As new data shows that nine children died from blind cord strangulation in the UK between 2019 and 2022, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is warning that blind cord safety must be taken more seriously.

Quarter of five-year-olds have had tooth decay latest figures reveal

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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Almost one in four young children have experienced tooth decay by the time they are five, Government figures have revealed amid concerns that children and families are struggling to access NHS dentists.

Parents want more information to protect gamers as young as four, survey finds

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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Parents are being urged to have ‘valuable conversations’ with their young children around video game safety.

What's in the August issue

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Monday, August 7, 2023

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This month we look ahead to transitions, think about what evidence-led practice really means and have a fine motor focus with articles on sewing, mark making and resourcing for fine motor development.

Opportunities are missed to help child domestic abuse victims, says NSPCC

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Friday, August 4, 2023

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In the last year, the NSPCC received almost 1,400 contacts to its helpline about children experiencing coercive and controlling behaviour as part of domestic abuse.

Oliver Steeper inquest to look at staff: child ratios and training of nursery employees

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Friday, August 4, 2023

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An inquest into the death of Oliver Steeper, who died after choking on food at nursery in 2021, will consider staff training and the ratio of employees to children in the room on the day of the incident.

Call for more maintained schools to open as they continue to outperform academies

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

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Local authority-run schools continue to ‘outshine’ those converted to academies, according to new research by the Local Government Association (LGA).

YMCA sells a fifth nursery due to rising costs and underfunding

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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Five early years settings put up for sale earlier this year by the YMCA, the UK’s largest charity provider of childcare, have secured new owners.

Nannies’ salaries rocket as families struggle to access nursery places

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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A lack of nursery places is boosting demand for nannies, who have seen their wages rise by 11 per cent over the last year, latest research has revealed.

Interview: Meet nannies Maria Culley and Allie Bell

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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Katy Morton spoke to Maria Culley and Allie Bell about their ‘Road to Nanny Regulation’ campaign, which advocates for the safety, wellbeing and development of children across the UK.

Editor's view: What's in store for twos

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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While the newly announced rates for twos and under are broadly welcomed, not everything adds up for the sector as a whole.

Long Read: Trying to hang on to nursery schools

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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The uncertain fate of five of Croydon's settings highlights a national trend that is casting doubt on the future of nursery schools and the provision they offer. By Catherine Gaunt

Social and emotional skills decline among more than half of young children amid pandemic

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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More than half of young children saw their social and emotional skills worsen during the first year of the Covid pandemic, a survey of parents has found.

Childminder’s petition to end Ofsted’s ‘reign of terror’ attracts 100,000 signatures

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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A childminder’s petition to ensure any reform of Ofsted inspections also applies to early years settings, has attracted more than 100,000 signatures.

Parents warned they could struggle to find a funded place under new Govt offer

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Monday, July 31, 2023

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Early years providers are unsure whether they will offer the funded places for one and two-year-olds, while many that plan to will limit the number that are available, reveal new survey findings.

Ofsted and CQC to carry out review into family hubs

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Friday, July 28, 2023

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Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission are to carry out a joint review of support services for parents from conception to the age of two that are delivered through family hubs.

Harp Nurseries sells fourth setting to Ashbourne Day Nurseries, amid rebrand of group

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Friday, July 28, 2023

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Harp Nurseries has sold a fourth setting to Ashbourne Day Nurseries, which no longer has a director in common with the group.

DfE parent survey highlights lack of flexible and affordable early years provision

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

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New findings from a DfE survey reveals parents are increasingly struggling to find flexible childcare that meets their needs as well as cover the cost of care.

Latest nursery deals - Just Childcare and Toad hall continue to expand

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

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Just Childcare has acquired its 64th site, while Toad Hall nursery group has announced it will be opening a new setting in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire in September.

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Germany's largest childcare provider expands into UK

Co-operative Childcare to close 'loss making' Croydon nursery

Dame Christine Gilbert named incoming chair of Education Endowment Foundation

Ban child-friendly packaging on unhealthy cereals and yoghurts, say experts

Pioneer outdoor nursery in the North forced to close

Children under the age of five told not to drink slushies

Blind cord safety must be taken more seriously with children, warns accident prevention charity

Quarter of five-year-olds have had tooth decay latest figures reveal

Parents want more information to protect gamers as young as four, survey finds

What's in the August issue

Opportunities are missed to help child domestic abuse victims, says NSPCC

Oliver Steeper inquest to look at staff: child ratios and training of nursery employees

Call for more maintained schools to open as they continue to outperform academies

YMCA sells a fifth nursery due to rising costs and underfunding

Nannies’ salaries rocket as families struggle to access nursery places

Interview: Meet nannies Maria Culley and Allie Bell

Editor's view: What's in store for twos

Long Read: Trying to hang on to nursery schools

Social and emotional skills decline among more than half of young children amid pandemic

Childminder’s petition to end Ofsted’s ‘reign of terror’ attracts 100,000 signatures

Parents warned they could struggle to find a funded place under new Govt offer

Ofsted and CQC to carry out review into family hubs

Harp Nurseries sells fourth setting to Ashbourne Day Nurseries, amid rebrand of group

DfE parent survey highlights lack of flexible and affordable early years provision

Latest nursery deals - Just Childcare and Toad hall continue to expand

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