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Ofsted clampdown sees early years grades fall

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

| Nursery World

The latest statistics for early years inspections show that Ofsted is being tougher on childminders and nurseries with more being judged inadequate and fewer given an outstanding grade.

Childcare fees now higher than mortgage, but rise slows

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

| Nursery World

Families pay on average more for childcare than their mortgage, according to the annual childcare costs survey by the Family and Childcare Trust.

DfE confirms grade C English and maths GCSE required for Early Years Educator

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

| Nursery World

Only students who have achieved a minimum grade C in GCSE English and maths will be eligible to undertake the new Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications launching in September.

Funding shortfalls burn a bigger hole in nursery pockets

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Monday, February 24, 2014

| Nursery World

Providing early education places for three- and four-year-olds is leaving nurseries nearly twice as much out of pocket than a year ago, a new survey suggests.

Tots Talk - Taking opportunities to chat

Features

Monday, February 24, 2014

| Nursery World

An early intervention programme to boost two-year-olds' speech and language is achieving lasting results, says the scheme's creator, Jan Ellis.

My Best course - Up to speed with first aid

Features

Monday, February 24, 2014

| Nursery World

Childminder Lynsey Olivant-Davies feels that PACEY's first-aid training benefits from being delivered by an EYP.

New Ofsted Inspection Framework: Part 2 - Promoting high quality learning experiences

Features

Monday, February 24, 2014

| Nursery World

In the second instalment of our four-part series, Lena Engel examines how you can improve the quality of your teaching and environments.

Take twos - flexible models required

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Monday, February 24, 2014

| Nursery World

The expansion of the two-year-old offer in September will see a new group of low-income families accessing it, and providers will need a flexible model to meet their needs.