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A magazine is not a broken iPad!

Friday, October 11, 2013

| Nursery World

Children's radio campaigner Susan Stranks warns that the BBC could exclude some children with its focus on new technology

'Principled Non-compliance’: an idea whose time has come?

Opinion

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

| Nursery World

Dr Richard House argues that the decision of the teaching unions to speak out against recent Government moves could prove a turning point for the early years sector.

To the Point - Wild at heart

Opinion

Monday, November 4, 2013

| Nursery World

Children have a kinship with animal characters and can relate closely to their experiences, says author Peter Brown

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.

Underfunding of SEND is putting provision at risk

Opinion

Monday, July 23, 2018

| Nursery World

We, Canterbury Early Years United Collaboration, are writing to express our deep concern regarding the lack of funding for young children with SEND.

Rise and fall of childcare ambitions

Opinion

Monday, October 29, 2018

| Nursery World

Despite certain social advancements over the past 50 years, the story of childcare in recent decades is blighted by a theme of decline

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

Carey Oppenheim: Changing public conversation around the importance of the early years

Opinion

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

| Nursery World

Carey Oppenheim, one of eight experts advising the work of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, says the Princess of Wales' new campaign is an 'important step' in changing the public's awareness of the importance of the first five years.

Claire Whittaker: ‘We are now seeing a generation of children who are arriving at preschool unable to form basic sentences or share toys’

Opinion

Friday, November 18, 2022

| Nursery World

Claire explains how she feels she is leading the way in a revolutionary form of speech therapy, for which there is a huge demand in our post-pandemic world.

Understanding how early years investment pays off

Opinion

Thursday, October 6, 2022

| Nursery World

When it comes to the question of whether we can afford to invest in early childhood health and wellbeing, surely we should be asking whether we can afford not to? In the light of the latest children’s minister appointment, and the wider challenges that children and families are facing, Wendy Ellyatt makes a powerful case for prioritising more investment, right now.

Janet King: Why professionalising early years must be at the forefront of any future workforce plans

Opinion

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

| Nursery World

Following on from NCFE's Spotlight report which highlighted a skills gap within the workforce, its sector manager for education and childcare, Janet King argues that the sector need to be professionalised to ensure its long-term success.

Ben Franklin: 'Why investment in childcare is crucial'

Opinion

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

| Nursery World

Going forwards, the Government must view childcare as a vital part of economic development that benefits everyone regardless of status, says Ben Franklin

Ask Annabel: your food questions answered

Opinion

Monday, February 15, 2016

| Nursery World

Well-known children's cookery author Annabel Karmel MBE has advice on widening the range of food that children will eat

The early years has more to do to embrace diversity

Opinion

Monday, April 4, 2016

| Nursery World

Is the early years sector really diverse? Laura Henry is not so sure.

Helping poorer children – that’s the measure of early years success

Opinion

Thursday, July 14, 2016

| Nursery World

Today, we have published a frank and honest survey of how well early education meets the needs of disadvantaged children in England.

Exclusive: Why I believe we need to raise qualifications

Opinion

Friday, February 22, 2013

| Nursery World

At Ofsted, we recognise that early years really do count. We see on a daily basis the positive impact made by expert staff delivering high quality early years provision, especially to our most disadvantaged children.

Nursery workers urged to ‘Spot the Signs’ of domestic slavery

Opinion

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

| Nursery World

Early years workers are in a unique position to spot modern day slavery, says Emilie Martin

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

‘Change does not have to happen instantly’

Opinion

Friday, October 15, 2021

| Nursery World

Implementing best practice requires clarity of thought and purpose, says Donna Gaywood as she reflects on the best ways to implement the new EYFS framework.

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.

Early years expert Tamsin Grimmer on how to talk to children about war

Opinion

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

| Nursery World

'Our sector is falling into deeper crisis'

Opinion

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

| Nursery World

There are lots of things currently keeping nursery director Caroline El-Semman up at night. An ever-diminishing pool of potential recruits, spiralling operational costs and a government that doesn’t seem to care or understand. Will it be too late when the Government finally wakes up to the problems?

Keep it Christmas!

Opinion

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

| Nursery World

Don't let Christmas be a stressful experience - for the sake of practitioners and children, says Chloe Webster of Pebbles Childcare

A Sure sign

Opinion

Monday, March 18, 2019

| Nursery World

The recent 20th anniversary of Sure Start, which evolved into Children’s Centres, is a reminder of what we are at risk of losing

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A magazine is not a broken iPad!

'Principled Non-compliance’: an idea whose time has come?

To the Point - Wild at heart

Why is Government not listening to us?

Looking for answers about 'More Great Childcare'

Underfunding of SEND is putting provision at risk

Rise and fall of childcare ambitions

Mind-reading for beginners

Carey Oppenheim: Changing public conversation around the importance of the early years

Claire Whittaker: ‘We are now seeing a generation of children who are arriving at preschool unable to form basic sentences or share toys’

Understanding how early years investment pays off

Janet King: Why professionalising early years must be at the forefront of any future workforce plans

Ben Franklin: 'Why investment in childcare is crucial'

Ask Annabel: your food questions answered

The early years has more to do to embrace diversity

Helping poorer children – that’s the measure of early years success

Exclusive: Why I believe we need to raise qualifications

Nursery workers urged to ‘Spot the Signs’ of domestic slavery

Support existing childcarers to build expertise

‘Change does not have to happen instantly’

Doing things differently in Denmark

Early years expert Tamsin Grimmer on how to talk to children about war

'Our sector is falling into deeper crisis'

Keep it Christmas!

A Sure sign

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