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There has been much confusion about what nursery owners can and need to do about the new DBS checks. Should the employer or the employee pay for them? Jacqui Mann explains.

Enabling Environments: Outdoors - Wrap up!

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

In the first of a series on outdoor play in winter, Julie Mountain looks at what nurseries need to think about to help keep children warm.

First CACHE Early Years Educator qualification approved

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

The first Early Years Educator qualification developed by CACHE has been approved by Ofqual and is available to view on the Ofqual register.

Early Years Teacher, Standard 3 - Taking the longer view

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

Standard 3 is all about understanding the continuum of learning, from the EYFS through to Key Stages 1 and 2, says Karen Hart.

Business Development - Celebrating success

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

Busy Bees is running staff graduation days as part of its investment in talent. Karen Faux reports.

Nurseries can shop around for first aid training

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Friday, November 29, 2013

| Nursery World

First aid training providers are concerned that the sector is being misled by local authorities into believing that they can only access paediatric first aid training which is approved by their own local authority.

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.

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.

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.

Spotlight on...Nigel Rolfe

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

| Nursery World

Position: Managing director, Cherry Childcare, a group of eight settings across Surrey, Berkshire and Buckingham

Voluntary Sector - We must survive

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

| Nursery World

Voluntary-run playgroups and pre-schools are the finest example of the 'Big Society' and should be supported to become sustainable, argues volunteer Sue Cowley.