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A Government programme supporting families with complex problems has reduced the number of children going into care, according to an evaluation.
The current climate is not proving too comfortable for the private nursery sector. A recent survey has shown occupancy in nurseries continuing to fall, with dangerously low levels in some parts of the...
The countdown to the next election is truly under way - and childcare is right at the top of the policy agenda (see News, page 4, and Beatrix Campbell, page 9). Last week saw unprecedented activity...
WFTC is a credit for low-and middle-income families. Its elements, including Budget increases coming into effect in June, are: * A basic tax credit of 59pw (one per family) * A 30 hours credit of...
In the second of her articles on inclusion, Jane Muir challenges attitudes to disabled children and explains how activities can be adapted with a little thought 'I don't do stairs,' says Alison John,...
Out-of-school care is under the spotlight again this week, with the Kids' Clubs Network launching a campaign to set up facilities for teenagers (see News, page 6). Expansion in this so far neglected...
Children’s centres in poor areas help disadvantaged families to develop parenting skills, improve mothers’ mental health and children's learning at home, research shows.
Karen Hart unpicks Standard 1 of the Early Years Teacher criteria, and offers an insight into how trainees might demonstrate the standard and embed it into their practice.
Nannies with an interest in caring for children with special needs can receive relevant news in the online newsletter of special needs agency Snap Childcare. The spring issue features the sponsored...
'Quick-buck' nurseries are taking advantage in deprived areas, says Helen Penn.