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An inability to obtain landlord permission is one of the most common reasons trainee childminders leave our registration process, says the chief executive of Tiney childminding agency.
The under-threes provision at Broomhall Nursery School in Sheffield, due for closure, has been saved by parents.
T he Scottish Executive has been urged to clarify the strategic role of Local Enterprise Companies (LECs) in supporting childcare provision. There are 22 LECS across Scotland, set up to encourage...
While on the topic of books, here are a couple of recommendations for the autumn term. The Little Christmas Tree tells the tale of a magical fir tree that revels in the antics of the toys that come...
One award-winning setting in Yorkshire has made healthy food a key part of its provision. By Karen Faux
Most pre-schools and playgroups in England are having difficulties in expanding their provision due to a lack of facilities and limited funding, says the Pre-school Learning Alliance. A survey of the...
What can settings do when a parent's wishes clash with their principles? Jane Lane advises A recent letter (Nursery World, 23 June) told of the case of a parent objecting to a male childcarer changing...
The Education Policy Institute has launched a two-year programme of research into the early years workforce and its impact on children’s outcomes.
Making ‘positive attachments’ to adults and ‘forming friendships with peers’ should not be part of the Early Learning Goals for children, says early years expert Anne O'Connor