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Chichester University’s Nikki Fairchild reports on how existing students are progressing and on how the university is preparing to introduce new pathways in September

New Ofsted framework: Judgements to take into account history of provider

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Friday, October 4, 2013

| Nursery World

The new Ofsted inspection framework says that inspectors must keep the 'bigger picture' in mind and take into account the history of provision, including any concerns, when making their judgement.

Development of 5,000 two-year-olds tracked as part of Government-funded study

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Friday, October 18, 2013

| Nursery World

Research interviews began last week with families taking part in one of the largest ever Government-funded studies into early years education.

Nursery Management: Recycling - Waste not, want not

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

| Nursery World

Growing vegetables and conserving energy has become part of the daily routine for children at some day nurseries. Jackie Cosh reports.

Nursery Management: The Manager's Office - Always an open door

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

| Nursery World

Would you rather a state-of-the-art office or a 'cupboard'? Two nursery managers describe their working environment to Nicole Weinstein.

Busy Bees celebrates 30 years

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Monday, November 25, 2013

| Nursery World

Celebrations at Busy Bees nurseries across the country for the 30th birthday of the UK's largest nursery group include parties, competitions and a world record attempt.

Nursery Management: Case Study - Small is beautiful

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

| Nursery World

Little People's Day Nurseries, which now has three branches, started out downstairs in the family home, says Laura Marcus.

Playworkers get on board new professional register

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

| Nursery World

SkillsActive has launched a Register of Playwork Professionals, designed to boost the professionalism of the workforce and increase employer recognition for qualifications in the vital area of play.

Free autism training to roll out in January 2014

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

| Nursery World

Free face-to-face training in autism will soon be available to early years practitioners and post-16 educational professionals through a network of hub organisations, appointed as part of the latest phase of the Autism Education Trust’s training programme.

Early Years Teacher gears up for massive expansion

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Friday, January 3, 2014

| Nursery World

Significant expansion of the Early Years Teacher programme is underway with the number of training providers set to increase from the existing eight to more than 40 for 2014/15.

Costs: Part 6: Recovering Fees - In your debt

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Monday, October 31, 2016

| Nursery World

How can settings protect themselves from incurring unpaid fees? Is there any way to avoid taking bad debtors to the small claims court? Karen Faux reports

Positive relationships: Let's talk about ... smacking

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

| Nursery World

A group of private nursery practitioners tell Annette Rawstrone about how they deal with parents who use physical punishment on their young children.

Work Matters: Management focus - Upstairs, downstairs?

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

| Nursery World

In the first of a new series looking at the challenges of running a nursery, Derek Hayes has to take a position on risk assessments.

Work Matters: Finance

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

| Nursery World

Lynn Brydon is business and finance support officer at Sure Start Strategic Partnership Tyne & Wear (www.northtyneside.gov.uk)

Business Development - How to pull together

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Friday, May 31, 2013

| Nursery World

One pre-school is excelling by involving its staff at all levels of the setting, says Karen Faux.

My Best course - taking a fresh look at responsibilities

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Monday, April 21, 2014

| Nursery World

Nursery manager Angela Moore talks about a CPD session that sharpened her focus on child well-being.

Nursery Management: Integrated review - Reality check

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Monday, March 19, 2018

| Nursery World

The Integrated Review has received a mixed response from settings in terms of the effectiveness of its impact on identifying developmental problems early. Charlotte Goddard reports

Finding the right people for a brand-new nursery

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Friday, July 12, 2013

| Nursery World

A Coventry nursery created an assessment day to create a more rigorous hiring process and ensure quality as it expands.

Work Matters: Teamwork part 3 - Sort it out!

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

| Nursery World

In the final part of this series, Caroline Jones suggests that when it is handled appropriately, conflict can lead to improved teamwork and clarification of ideas.

Nursery Equipment: Toddler Room - Level best

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

| Nursery World

Developing a toddler room that taps into children's language interests takes some careful planning. Mary Evans asks four settings for advice.

HR Update - Six steps to good leadership

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Friday, September 6, 2013

| Nursery World

It's always worth taking the time to reappraise your approach to management and making sure that staff are being recognised, motivated and rewarded appropriately, says Jacqui Mann.