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To the point: Trapped in mini-jobs

Monday, November 18, 2013

| Nursery World

Will Universal credit deliver on its central claim – to make work pay not just in the first hour but for every subsequent hour?

Taking away the stigma of helping parents

Opinion

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

| Nursery World

Parenting is the ‘golden thread’ that runs through so many of the policy areas that improve the lives of children and families, asserts Matt Buttery, and that is why the Government’s Family Hubs should embed parenting support programmes throughout all local services.

Professor Nirmala Rao: Recognising early years practice around the world

Opinion

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

| Nursery World

Professor Nirmala Rao, judge of the Khalifa International Award for Early Learning, on why the prize brings overdue global prestige

Sarah Mackenzie: The positive impact of proposed changes to qualifications 'should not be underestimated'

Opinion

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

| Nursery World

Well-intended government policies do not always lead to a beneficial outcome for early years settings and their families.

Sarah Mackenzie: 'When saying sorry has real value'

Opinion

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

| Nursery World

Sorry might be the hardest word to say these days, but we should show children how to make genuine amends rather than forced apologies

Purnima Tanuku: There's still hope for the sector if the Chancellor takes urgent action

Opinion

Monday, November 20, 2023

| Nursery World

The Autumn Statement is the Chancellor’s big moment and could be his chance to show that his Government is really serious about boosting children’s early education and care, says National Day Nurseries Association's (NDNA) chief executive.

The Big Debate: Should we put Santa Claus on the ‘naughty list’?

Opinion

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

| Nursery World

We asked a philosopher, an educational psychologist and an education lecturer to share their views on whether it’s time to tell children the truth…

Editor's View: Looking ahead to the Spring Budget

Opinion

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

| Nursery World

Will the Government use its upcoming Spring Budget to give hope, clarity and support to early years providers?

Barry Leahey: Why playgrounds are vital to childhood development

Opinion

Friday, May 10, 2024

| Nursery World

The President of Playdale Playgrounds, which provides playground equipment, discusses the vital role that playgrounds play in facilitating positive childhood development and considers the impact public playground closures could have on children.

Michael Pettavel: Government policy is still failing families

Opinion

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

| Nursery World

Increasing the ‘free’ childcare offer does not address the need for family support that was previously met by the decimated Sure Start programme

Julie Fisher: Starting from the child

Opinion

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

| Nursery World

Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in both government and Ofsted focus that has challenged many fundamental principles of early childhood education, says Julie Fisher

Dr Bai Li: How governments can protect children from sedentary behaviour

Opinion

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

| Nursery World

It is a no-brainer for the Government to introduce legislation that regulates sedentary activities in order to protect children’s wellbeing

The coronavirus crisis gives us a time for reflection

Opinion

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

| Nursery World

How we can find hope and positivity in this period of uncertainty

Editor’s view - #Standupforearlyyears

Opinion

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

| Nursery World

Coronavirus has brought to the fore the policy and funding neglect the early years sector endures. Time to #StandUpForEarlyYears!

Editor’s view - There may be trouble ahead

Opinion

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

| Nursery World

The early years sector is heading for huge financial struggles along with changes to the EYFS that many believe will be detrimental

Shifting the blame

Opinion

Monday, September 28, 2020

| Nursery World

Nobody is in charge, or is accountable, if nobody takes responsibility, says our columnist Michel Pettavel

Opinion: The Minister's view - What we believe EYFS can achieve for children

Opinion

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

| Nursery World

The purpose of the Early Years Foundation Stage is quality and consistency in a play-based curriculum, says Beverley Hughes.

Opinion: Editor's view - Readers should be well-equipped as they embark on the EYFS

Opinion

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

| Nursery World

The debate over the pros and cons of the Early Years Foundation Stage continues to rage in these pages and elsewhere - see our Letters (page 17) and In My View (this page), for a start.

We are under assault

Opinion

Friday, June 28, 2013

| Nursery World

Ofsted's Michael Wilshaw has betrayed a fundamental ignorance of both early years and the noxious side effects of a testing culture, argues Dr Richard House

Opinion: Thinking for ourselves

Opinion

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

| Nursery World

Beware the reaction to a book about children and racism, warns Julian Grenier.

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To the point: Trapped in mini-jobs

Taking away the stigma of helping parents

Professor Nirmala Rao: Recognising early years practice around the world

Sarah Mackenzie: The positive impact of proposed changes to qualifications 'should not be underestimated'

Sarah Mackenzie: 'When saying sorry has real value'

Purnima Tanuku: There's still hope for the sector if the Chancellor takes urgent action

The Big Debate: Should we put Santa Claus on the ‘naughty list’?

Editor's View: Looking ahead to the Spring Budget

Barry Leahey: Why playgrounds are vital to childhood development

Michael Pettavel: Government policy is still failing families

Julie Fisher: Starting from the child

Dr Bai Li: How governments can protect children from sedentary behaviour

The coronavirus crisis gives us a time for reflection

Editor’s view - #Standupforearlyyears

Editor’s view - There may be trouble ahead

Shifting the blame

Opinion: The Minister's view - What we believe EYFS can achieve for children

Opinion: Editor's view - Readers should be well-equipped as they embark on the EYFS

We are under assault

Opinion: Thinking for ourselves

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