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Nicola Demetriadi: Schools which tap into new two-year-old funding stream is a 'worrying trend'

Monday, October 2, 2023

| Nursery World

There appears to be a worrying new trend in the early years sector. In order to access the new funded places for two-year-olds, some primary schools appear to be expanding their nursery provision, to encompass this younger age group.

Alarm over Ofsted data delay

Opinion

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

| Nursery World

An investigation by the Pre-school Learning Alliance has revealed severe delays in the publication of hundreds of early years inspections.

Play is back! Long live play!

Opinion

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

| Nursery World

While there was a lot to celebrate in Ofsted's annual early years report, Sir Michael Wilshaw's drive for more of the poorest twos in schools is more of a challenge, says Penny Tassoni

'We cannot just borrow childcare policies from other countries'

Opinion

Monday, April 8, 2013

| Nursery World

Research shows that high quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) improves children's life chances.

'Free childcare' culture does not serve the sector well

Opinion

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

| Nursery World

Government early years policy needs a radical rethink to meet the interests of parents and providers, says Len Shackleton

Early years providers have much to celebrate

Opinion

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

| Nursery World

Feedback from the new inspections is heartening, writes Gill Jones

'Don't let PVI nurseries and childminders fall by the wayside'

Opinion

Friday, October 12, 2018

| Nursery World

With the upcoming Budget and Spending Review, ministers must argue for more funding on behalf of the whole early years sector - not just maintained nursery schools, says Neil Leitch

Why Elizabeth Truss has got it wrong on ratios

Opinion

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

| Nursery World

Julie Lightley, owner of The Village Nursery in Trafford Park, explains why she feels Elizabeth Truss is insulting the sector by advocating that ratios can be reduced by employing highly qualified staff

Time to level all the way up

Opinion

Thursday, October 28, 2021

| Nursery World

The Chancellor had some tough decisions to make in his Spending Review, but I am not convinced he placed every child at the heart of it by providing the real cost of investment.

Don't ignore the warning signs on 30 hours

Opinion

Friday, July 21, 2017

| Nursery World

The 30-hours scheme is heading for failure if problems raised in the pilot evaluation are glossed over instead of tackled, argues Neil Leitch

A final farewell to our pre-school

Opinion

Monday, January 23, 2017

| Nursery World

Following the recent closure of Kirkgate Pre-School in Cumbria, former staff member Emmie Short remembers what made the setting so special, and explains why it was forced to shut down

Readiness for what?

Opinion

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

| Nursery World

Replacing Baseline assessment with a 'school-readiness' check would not be a simple matter, warns Karen Wickett

'It is unclear how the Government expects early years settings to open at all'

Opinion

Friday, May 15, 2020

| Nursery World

I do not envy the week that childminders have had, says Tulip Siddiq, on the Government's confusing guidance on their return to work dates

Why is Government not listening to us?

Opinion

Monday, February 4, 2013

| Nursery World

Pre-School Learning Alliance chief executive Neil Leitch calls for a proper consultation on ratios

Looking for answers about 'More Great Childcare'

Opinion

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

| Nursery World

Leading experts from Early Education have some urgent questions about the Government's proposals for reform.

Support existing childcarers to build expertise

Opinion

Monday, January 13, 2014

| Nursery World

Moves to attract new childcare professionals mustn't obscure the need to develop the skills of those already working, says Liz Bayram, chief executive of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years

Doing things differently in Denmark

Opinion

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

| Nursery World

LEYF's chief executive June O'Sullivan explains how the UK Government can learn from Denmark as a beacon of best practice with its flexible work culture and extensive, affordable childcare.

Impact of Covid-19 restrictions on young children's development

Opinion

Monday, October 26, 2020

| Nursery World

As the UK enters a new phase to help deal with Covid-19, Karen Clince, founder of Tiger's Childcare, is calling on the Government to prioritise the social and emotional well-being of children and their caregivers in all decisions related to restrictions.

Prioritising early years is vital to prevent a 'missed generation'

Opinion

Friday, June 18, 2021

| Nursery World

The debate on the role of catch-up has focused far too much on schools at the expense of early years, says Dr Carol Homden, CEO of Coram

To the Point - Ways out of poverty

Opinion

Monday, May 4, 2015

| Nursery World

The election manifestos of the main parties all include ideas for reducing poverty - the next step is a comprehensive strategy, says Julia Unwin.

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Nicola Demetriadi: Schools which tap into new two-year-old funding stream is a 'worrying trend'

Alarm over Ofsted data delay

Play is back! Long live play!

'We cannot just borrow childcare policies from other countries'

'Free childcare' culture does not serve the sector well

Early years providers have much to celebrate

'Don't let PVI nurseries and childminders fall by the wayside'

Why Elizabeth Truss has got it wrong on ratios

Time to level all the way up

Don't ignore the warning signs on 30 hours

A final farewell to our pre-school

Readiness for what?

'It is unclear how the Government expects early years settings to open at all'

Why is Government not listening to us?

Looking for answers about 'More Great Childcare'

Support existing childcarers to build expertise

Doing things differently in Denmark

Impact of Covid-19 restrictions on young children's development

Prioritising early years is vital to prevent a 'missed generation'

To the Point - Ways out of poverty

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