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Monday, March 24, 2014

| Nursery World

Kinder Nurseries is the latest provider to become part of Busy Bees. But what was the thinking behind the deal? By Meredith Jones Russell.

Nursery Management: Property - Deal or no deal?

Monday, March 24, 2014

| Nursery World

How did the early years property sector perform in 2013, and what does 2014 look like? Karen Faux talks to the experts to find out.

Nursery Management: Finance - Set out your goals

Monday, March 24, 2014

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A strong business proposal is essential for securing financial support. Karen Faux asks some lenders for their advice on what to include.

Nursery Management: Provision - Keeping it in the family

Monday, March 24, 2014

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Running a business with your relatives brings benefits and challenges as Annette Rawstrone discovers

Going continental

Sunday, March 23, 2014

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A big breakfast was organised in support of NDNA's Healthy Body Happy Me campaign at Bank Hall Kindergarten in Lancashire.

4Children launches framework for children’s centres

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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The charity 4Children has launched the first evidence and measurement framework for children’s centres to demonstrate their positive impact.

Pupil premium extended to early years as tax-free childcare scheme expands

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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The Government is to extend the Pupil Premium to disadvantaged three- and four-year-olds from 2015.

Nursery group opens new training academy

Monday, March 17, 2014

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Children 1st Day Nurseries has opened a new training academy offering apprenticeships and training in childcare and education.

Nursery group on route to expansion

Friday, March 14, 2014

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Nursery chain All About Children has bought two settings in Nottinghamshire for an undisclosed price.

Cheshire nursery honoured

Thursday, March 13, 2014

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Scamps Day Nursery in Macclesfield is celebrating a hat trick of achievements.

Childbase and Co-operative Childcare in 'best companies' lists

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

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Two of the country’s largest nursery groups have been honoured in the ‘Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For’ lists for 2014.

LEYF acquires 25th nursery

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

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The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) has opened its 25th nursery in the capital.

MPs slam Government over response to children's centres report

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Elizabeth Truss has been ordered to return before a committee of MPs for failing to give adequate answers to recommendations made by the Education Select Committee in its report on Sure Start children’s centres.

Nursery schools under threat, report warns

Monday, March 10, 2014

| Nursery World

Nursery schools are increasingly at risk of closure, a new survey reveals.

Cuts in early years provision - Sway local opinion to protect services

Monday, March 10, 2014

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If we want to preserve our valuable early years services, we must seek to influence politicians, says Dr Julian Grenier, national chair of Early Education

Money matters

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Children at Mulberry House School in West Hampstead set up their own bike and scooter wash as part of 'Money Day' to help them understand the value and use of money in daily life.

Edible designs

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Children at Bright Horizons Day Nursery at Elvetham Heath enjoyed designing and cooking their own 'dinoburgers' with the nursery chef.

Enabling Environments: Let's explore... Chocolate

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Easter offers a range of opportunities for teaching about chocolate, from cacao trees to the concept of fair trade, explains Marianne Sargent

Japanese food

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Children from Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Taunton visited a nearby Japanese restaurant to watch how sushi was made.

Getting active

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Physical Activity Matters is a new resource package to promote physical development in the early years.

Book art

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Each of the six classes at Kensington International Kindergarten in Thailand was given a large canvas and asked to paint a picture of their favourite book as part of a nursery-wide art project.

Willow dome

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Staff at Old Station Nursery in Faringdon, Oxfordshire have built a willow dome in the nursery garden.

Pancake day

Monday, March 10, 2014

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Busy Bees nursery in Oldbrook celebrated Shrove Tuesday.

The big picture: Outstanding in Islington