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Editor's view: Assessing the assessor

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

| Nursery World

The situation is more nuanced than the headlines suggest, but Ofsted must evolve to meet both providers' and parents' needs

Editor's view: Why the Government needs to address quality and disadvantage in its childcare expansion plans

Opinion

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

| Nursery World

A report highlights the need for the expanded offer to focus on quality and equal availability, rather than better-off families

First and foremost - children birth to three

Opinion

Monday, June 29, 2015

| Nursery World

It's the time of year when Nursery World publishes an issue with a special focus, devoted to one aspect of early years care and education that we explore in depth.

Editor's View - Fresh air and fun

Opinion

Monday, August 24, 2015

| Nursery World

Outdoor nurseries past and present enshrine important principles of good practice,says Editor Liz Roberts

Editor's view - Placing a premium on communication

Opinion

Monday, February 9, 2015

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Extra funding that goes directly to early years settings for disadvantaged three- and four-year-olds - such is the promise of the Early Years Pupil Premium.

Editor's view - The going rate

Opinion

Monday, March 23, 2015

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The new financial year is just about to start, and nurseries are hearing from local authorities about the new rates for the 15-hour funded places for three and four-year-olds.

Editor’s view - The waiting is over

Opinion

Monday, March 20, 2017

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At long last, the requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators to have at least grade C in Maths and English GCSE has been ditched.

Editor’s view - Dampening expectations

Opinion

Monday, November 28, 2016

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Much like the weather at the moment, the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement was damp and disappointing for those involved in education, childcare and the welfare of families and young children.

Editor's view - It's hard to have your say on More Great Childcare

Opinion

Friday, March 22, 2013

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You could almost hear the collective cheer from the early years sector that went up when Professor Cathy Nutbrown finally unleashed her disparaging response to the Government proposals in 'More Great Childcare'.

Editor's view - Let's all go for a trip to the beach!

Opinion

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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Just how fabulous does Woodland House Nursery's Beach School near Bristol sound?

Editor's view - Putting a premium on early years

Opinion

Monday, June 30, 2014

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The £50m of funding for the new Early Years Pupil Premium for disadvantaged three- and four-year-olds starting next April will offer significant help to these young children.