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The latest Ofsted results for children's centres suggest that performance is poor in comparison to other types of childcare provision. Gabriella Jozwiak investigates the facts behind the figures.

Interview: Marian Quinn

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Monday, January 12, 2015

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Chairperson of the Association of Childhood Professionals (ACP), a voluntary organisation for the early years and childcare sector in Ireland.

Rising to the challenge: providing a strong start

Opinion

Monday, January 12, 2015

| Nursery World

In the six months since my appointment as childcare and education minister I have seen many examples of the fantastic work in the sector, says Sam Gyimah.

Cost of childcare pushing parents out of work, research claims

News

Thursday, January 8, 2015

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One in five parents paying for childcare are considering reducing their working hours or giving up work altogether due to the financial strain, a survey commissioned by 4Children reveals.

Government 'underestimated sixfold' families missing childcare support

News

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

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Over three hundred thousand of the UK’s poorest families will miss out on help paying childcare costs because the system is so complex, a charity has warned.

Terrorism bill means nurseries 'must understand risk of radicalisation'

News

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

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Nursery staff will have a legal duty to spot potential terrorists, under a new bill before Parliament.

Ban on smoking in cars with children comes a step closer

News

Friday, December 19, 2014

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New regulations prohibiting smoking in cars carrying children in England have been put forward to Parliament, which if passed will come into effect from 1 October 2015.