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A global opportunity

    Opinion
  • Monday, February 4, 2019
  • | Nursery World
Graham Stuart MP explains how the Government is helping UK nurseries take advantage of foreign interest in our early years sector

Ofsted: We want to hear from you!

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 21, 2019
  • | Nursery World
The education inspection framework consultation presents an opportunity for childminders, nursery providers and managers, says Gill Jones

'We all read to our children don't we?'

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 14, 2019
  • | Nursery World
Professor Law and Dr Charlton stress the importance of parents reading to their children after their joint study confirmed the positive effect it has on language development.

Childcare isn’t working

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 7, 2019
  • | Nursery World
We need an affordable and much simpler childcare support system, backed by employers, that helps all parents and carers into work

Early years FGM training essential to protect children

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, December 19, 2018
  • | Nursery World
With estimates stating that 11 cases of Female Genital Mutilation are reported daily in the UK, Angie Marriott FGM expert, and consultant at The Training Hub, explains why training for early years professionals is essential in order to protect children.

Mind-reading for beginners

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, December 11, 2018
  • | Nursery World
A parent's ability to tell when their baby finds something boring or funny - their 'mind-mindedness' - is a strong predictor of their child's early development, says Professor Elizabeth Meins

Scouting skills for life

    Opinion
  • Monday, November 26, 2018
  • | Nursery World
The Scouts are piloting a scheme for the early years that will see four- and five-year-olds reap the benefits of the movement, says Matt Hyde

Inequality persists

    Opinion
  • Monday, November 12, 2018
  • | Nursery World
A recent OECD report confirms that the UK needs to better support disadvantaged children in order to improve their prospects

Feeling overwhelmed

    Opinion
  • Monday, November 12, 2018
  • | Nursery World
Too many statutory requirements mean we are busy demonstrating compliance rather than getting on with our real job

Happy doing nothing

    Opinion
  • Monday, October 15, 2018
  • | Nursery World
We should resist putting screens in front of children, and instead encourage them to entertain – and think for – themselves

Championing childhood

    Opinion
  • Monday, October 1, 2018
  • | Nursery World
Sir Al Aynsley-Green argues that our approach to early years comes at a huge economic cost to individuals and society

Counting the cost of early years funding shortfalls

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, September 18, 2018
  • | Nursery World
As recent reports reveal ongoing problems with the underfunding of the 30 hours, Neil Leitch, chief executive of the biggest voluntary sector provider the Pre-school Learning Alliance, calls for Government action, as he explains why it has closed more than 20 settings

Top down, back to front

    Opinion
  • Monday, September 17, 2018
  • | Nursery World
We sometimes need to take a step back, away from the politics, negativity and fear, in order to appreciate what matters most

Are we nearly there yet?

    Opinion
  • Monday, September 3, 2018
  • | Nursery World
Nancy Stewart and Janet Moyles give a perspective from 40 years of TACTYC: Association for Professional Development in Early Years

One size doesn’t fit all

    Opinion
  • Monday, August 20, 2018
  • | Nursery World
The Government is making empty policy claims when it should let those in the early years decide how much, and where, money is spent, says Michael Pettavel

Structure and process

    Opinion
  • Monday, August 20, 2018
  • | Nursery World
Two reports reveal that degrees for early years staff are not sufficient on their own, and that Reception class sizes are too big

Foundations for change

    Opinion
  • Monday, August 6, 2018
  • | Nursery World
At a recent Lobby Day in Parliament, early years providers voiced their concerns to those with the power to correct current policies

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