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In the second part of this series, Pennie Akehurst, former head of the Early Years and Childcare Service at Derbyshire County Council, finds some settings fall short on performance management
Childminders in England have voted to change their name. But they do not know what they want to change it to. The ballot, which was carried with a postal vote in favour of a name change, followed a...
As a nursery nurse with five years' experience of working in a day nursery, I feel I must voice my opinion about the recent news report about the benefits to children of their attending pre-school...
Meeting staff members to review performance and hear feedback is worth the effort for both parties if handled properly, says Jenny Stocks
Effective risk assessment is the key to ensuring excitement as well as safety for children, advises Miranda Walker, who sets out a practical guide. Why risk assess?
Local communities are reclaiming the streets for children to play in, with new designs and restrictions on traffic. Jackie Cosh finds out how to create a Home Zone
UNDERSTANDING EARLY YEARS THEORY IN PRACTICE. Maureen Daly, Elisabeth Byers, Wendy Taylor. (Heinemann, 16.99, 0435402137, 01865 888000) Reviewed by Pat Wills, head teacher at Claremont Community...
The early years sector has a last opportunity to comment on Birth to 5 Matters before the final document is launched next month.
The best route to an inspection starts with reflection on your setting's principles and practice, say Laura Henry and Beth Harris, as they launch a new series by examining the components of quality
The Government's decision to give tax relief of 50 a week for all employer-supported registered childcare has been warmly welcomed by early years organisations.