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Opinion: In my view - EYPs have a new voice

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    • | Nursery World
Early Years Professionals deserve a strong professional voice of their own, given their role in the delivery of the new Early Years Foundation Stage. Growing numbers are joining the EYPs' section of Aspect, the association for children's services' professionals. They established an EYP national committee and autonomous section within Aspect in January. The national committee elected EYP Rosie Bloomfield as chair. It is actively lobbying for:

Opinion: Keep care affordable

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, April 15, 2008
    • | Nursery World
Today, few parents can afford to stay at home to look after their young children. Living costs mean that most parents don't choose to work - they have to work. This is especially true for London parents, who experience the highest cost of living in the UK, including childcare that is 25 per cent more than the average national rate. By cruel irony, London also has above-average child poverty rates. It is therefore essential that parents have access to affordable, quality childcare. As Mayor, I would make this a policy priority.

Opinion: Editor's view

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, April 15, 2008
    • | Nursery World
Consultation with children is often no more than lip service. You need to work hard to get true participation.

Opinion: Editor's view

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2008
    • | Nursery World
The provisions of the Childcare Act place new pressures on providers and local authorities alike.

Opinion: In my view - Look at the good practice

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, March 25, 2008
    • | Nursery World
Many childcarers will have watched the BBC's 'Whistleblower' expose with a sigh of resignation that their abilities, dedication and commitment are being questioned again. The programme unfolded with dramatic music and built up to a crescendo preying on parental guilt.

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