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Thursday, June 26, 2014

| Nursery World

Don't miss our special focus on qualifications and courses, out now with the 30 June issue of Nursery World

Line-up revealed for Nursery World Business Summit 2014

Monday, June 23, 2014

| Nursery World

With a general election on the way, the economy seemingly on the mend, and a raft of policy changes still bedding in, the Nursery World Business Summit 2014 will explore what the future holds for the nursery sector.

Teaching schools to develop 'early years hubs'

Friday, June 20, 2014

| Nursery World

Twenty teaching school alliances are working together to develop local early years hubs to improve practice in the sector.

Interim framework agreed for apprenticeships before new standards next year

Monday, June 16, 2014

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An interim framework has been agreed for early years apprenticeships to bridge the gap between the end of the current arrangements and the introduction next year of the new standards for early years apprenticeships.

My Best course - Using visual language

Monday, June 16, 2014

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Michelle Tarry explains that taking a course in signs and symbols has helped her to teach children of all abilities.

Spotlight on ... Polly Walker

Monday, June 16, 2014

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Name: Polly Walker Position: Mediator and author and illustrator of children's book Worm, Slug, Maggot and Leech

Childminders - Opposition to agencies persists

Monday, June 16, 2014

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The Government's approach is only fuelling concerns in the sector, says Pat Gordon-Smith.

Editor's view - Divisions over GCSE maths and English

Opinion

Monday, June 16, 2014

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We need an orderly transition to new requirements

Recruitment: Part 2 - Shortlisting for success

Monday, June 16, 2014

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In the second of a four-part recruitment series, Laura Henry guides employers through preparing for an interview.

Employers fear apprenticeship rules will force out thousands of early years students

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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Thousands of early years students could drop out of the sector if entry plans for apprenticeships go ahead, nursery employers have warned.

Early Years Teacher Status Diary – The end is in sight…….

Opinion

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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A flurry of activity is underway as students prepare for their final setting visits, says Chichester University’s Nikki Fairchild in her penultimate diary

Childminders can find a way to EYTS

Opinion

Monday, June 2, 2014

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Early years initial teacher training requires experience of Key Stage 1, but this should not stop childminders from taking Early Years Teacher courses.

My working life... Mobile creche manager

Monday, June 2, 2014

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Gabriella Jozwiak speaks to Claire Adams about childcare on the move.

Spotlight on ... Jennifer Parker

Monday, June 2, 2014

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Name: Jennifer Parker Position: Deputy pre-school manager at Jeavons Wood Primary School in Cambourne

Placements putting childminders off Early Years Teacher courses

Monday, June 2, 2014

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Some childminders are being put off enrolling for Early Years Teacher courses in September because of the requirement to undertake at least two weeks' work experience in a school.

Guide to EYE: Part 1 - On course for clear improvement?

Monday, June 2, 2014

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In the first of a nine-part series, Gabriella Jozwiak introduces the six criteria for the new level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, and reports on their reception from the sector.

NCB names new chief executive

Sunday, June 1, 2014

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The National Children’s Bureau has appointed Anna Feuchtwang as successor to outgoing CEO Dr Hilary Emery.

Spotlight on ... Cherelle Webster

Monday, May 19, 2014

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Name: Cherelle Webster Position: Nursery manager at Kinder Haven Nursery, Bradford

Early Years Teacher Status - A real sense of achievement

Monday, May 19, 2014

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The first early years teachers have now qualified for the role - and they have much to celebrate, says Best Practice Network's Maureen Lee.

CPD: Professional Study Tour - Fast plane to China

Monday, May 19, 2014

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Anne O'Connor on Nursery World's early years education trip.

Becoming an Early Years Teacher: From Birth to FiveYears

Review

Monday, May 19, 2014

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By Jessica Johnson (Open University Press, £23.99)

My Best course - A watchful eye on supervision

Monday, May 19, 2014

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An online 'soap opera' has helped a nursery manager to improve the supervision at her setting.

Recruitment: Part 1 - Making recruitment legal and effective

Monday, May 19, 2014

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Analyse the role on offer and take stock of the relevant legislation, says Laura Henry in the first of this four-part recruitment series.

Barnardo's training boost for working with babies

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Children’s charity Barnardo’s is launching a new ‘Five to thrive’ training programme for its early years staff to help them support the development and life chances of babies under one.

Montessori Early Years Educator qualifications will start in September