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Busy Bees sold to Canadian pensions fund

News

Thursday, October 31, 2013

| Nursery World

The Busy Bees group, Britain’s largest nursery chain, has been acquired by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

Nursery Chains supplement - Autumn 2013

News

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

| Nursery World

The business outlook for the UK's nursery groups is looking decidedly positive, as our comprehensive, annual guide to this vital part of the sector reveals.

Ofsted statistics show drop in childcare providers and places

News

Friday, October 25, 2013

| Nursery World

The number of childcare providers has fallen in the last six months, as has the number of places provided by childminders and nurseries.

Nick Clegg speaks out against Michael Gove's free schools

News

Monday, October 21, 2013

| Nursery World

The Deputy Prime Minister is expected to say this week that he believes free schools have too much freedom.

Spotlight on ... Fiona Atkinson

Other

Friday, October 18, 2013

| Nursery World

Position: Managing director of Tinies Childcare North West

Business Development - Time to plan for the future

Features

Friday, October 18, 2013

| Nursery World

Banks are increasingly willing to fund nursery acquisitions but 'honest conversation' is needed, says Ian Murchie, relationship director at Barclays' healthcare team.

Exclusive - Minister says rates and VAT changes may be considered

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Friday, October 18, 2013

| Nursery World

Education secretary Michael Gove has mooted the possibility that changes to business rate relief and VAT for nurseries could be considered at the same time as plans being looked into for academies and free schools.

New Ofsted framework: Judgements to take into account history of provider

News

Friday, October 4, 2013

| Nursery World

The new Ofsted inspection framework says that inspectors must keep the 'bigger picture' in mind and take into account the history of provision, including any concerns, when making their judgement.

Spotlight on ... Glenda Mitchell

Other

Friday, October 4, 2013

| Nursery World

Position: Owner of The Day Nursery, Rawreth

HR Update - Conducting an investigation

Features

Friday, October 4, 2013

| Nursery World

Before deciding on whether to take disciplinary action it is important to conduct a thorough investigation, says Jacqui Mann

Get on board the two-year-old roadshows

News

Friday, October 4, 2013

| Nursery World

Achieving Two Year Olds (A2YO) is inviting nurseries, childminders, children's centres and schools to attend its free roadshows rolling out nationwide

FOI request shows very few Ofsted complaints upheld

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

| Nursery World

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request filed by a 'downgraded' nursery provider has revealed that only a tiny percentage of settings have had their complaint upheld by Ofsted and judgement changed.

Kids Planet on expansion trail

News

Monday, September 30, 2013

| Nursery World

The family-owned nursery group is expanding rapidly, with the launch of two new nurseries, one in a former police station.

Nursery World Awards 13: Equipment - Staff Resources

Other

Sunday, September 29, 2013

| Nursery World

Exploring Play for Early Childhood Studies by Mandy Andrews, Learning Matters/Sage Publications

NDNA calls for business rate exemption for nurseries

News

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

| Nursery World

The National Day Nurseries Association is calling for all nurseries to be exempt from business rates, following Ed Miliband's pledge to lower them for small businesses.

Nursery group acquires historic pub

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

| Nursery World

West Yorkshire chain Kinder Haven opens its fifth setting in Bradford this week.

Mystery surrounds sudden closure of nursery group

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Monday, September 23, 2013

| Nursery World

A decision to close the six settings operated by Headstarts Day Nursery in Swindon, West Berkshire and Basingstoke, was taken last week.

Nursery Management free with Nursery World

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Monday, September 23, 2013

| Nursery World

Get up to speed with the all the latest Government proposals and find out what they could mean for your business by taking a look at the current issue of our Nursery Management supplement.