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Children's centre cluster rated 'inadequate'

Friday, August 9, 2013

| Nursery World

Three Greater Manchester children's centres have been judged 'inadequate' by Ofsted less than six months after they became a 'cluster'.

Ofsted scores and role need reform

News

Thursday, August 8, 2013

| Nursery World

Ofsted scores need to better reflect child outcomes and should be brought in line with the 'internationally respected' ECERS and ITERS scales, according to a think tank report on bridging the gap between evidence and policy in early years education.

A model for failure?

Opinion

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

| Nursery World

Childminder agencies are being rushed in despite fundamental flaws, argues Neil Leitch

Ofsted unveils tougher inspection regime for early years

News

Friday, August 2, 2013

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Ofsted is toughening up its early years inspection system with a new framework operational from 4 November.

Nursery worker wins back injury case against Bright Horizons

News

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

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A former nursery employee has won a legal battle against nursery group Bright Horizons Family Solutions after being left severely disabled when using a faulty cot at one of its nurseries.

Government advice clarifies position on summer-born children's school start

News

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

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The Department for Education has published advice for local authorities and parents on deferring the admission of summer-born children to school.

Nurseries turn to legal help for complaints about inspections

News

Friday, July 26, 2013

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Nurseries are increasingly seeking legal advice to support them in their challenge against Ofsted inspections.

Co-operative Childcare nursery re-opens

News

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

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The Co-operative childcare's Blackbird Leys Nursery has re-opened today after Ofsted suspended its registration.

Why Early Years Teacher standards fail the youngest children

Opinion

Monday, July 22, 2013

| Nursery World

The Early Years Teacher standards have a vital role in shaping the nature of the work that early years teachers will undertake and the training towards meeting those standards.

Early years teacher standards 'ignore sector's views'

News

Monday, July 22, 2013

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Early years experts and academics have slammed the new Early Years Teacher standards, which were set out last week by the National College of Teaching and Leadership.

Co-operative Childcare nursery temporarily closed by Ofsted

News

Monday, July 22, 2013

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The Co-operative Childcare's Blackbird Leys Nursery in Oxford has had its registration suspended by Ofsted following concerns about children's safety.

Wales sets out ten-year vision for childcare

News

Thursday, July 18, 2013

| Nursery World

The Welsh Assembly has published its first early years and childcare plan, detailing ways in which it will support families and young children over the next ten years.

More Affordable Childcare: the key points

News

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

| Nursery World

A handy guide to the main proposals out for consultation in the Government's 'More Affordable Childcare' report

Government response: Consultation on proposed changes to the role of the local authority in early education and childcare

Other

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

| Nursery World

The Government has now published its analysis of the response to this consultation and as a first step has published statutory guidance which sets its direction of travel