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By Alan Davies, educational psychologist and author of TeachingTHRASS This month, education secretary Ruth Kelly stated on Sky News, 'We should have a systematic approach to teaching synthetic...
I read with interest 'Further calls for pedagogic system' (News, 25 August), which said the Daycare Trust wants 60 per cent of the childcare workforce to be trained to graduate level as pedagogues,...
Special needs nursery officers have balloted for industrial action against Lancashire County Council in a final bid to save their service. The nine nursery officers provide care, therapy and diagnosis...
I am writing on behalf of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in response to 'Call for action on falling occupancy' (News, 27 October). The establishment of children's centres in the most...
A new dimension can be given to Christmas celebrations in your setting by exploring the traditions of other cultures. Lebanon, a country with a large Christian community, has been in the news for all...
Name: Samantha EdworthyPosition: Nursery practitioner at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Exeter.
As a playgroup supervisor for a number of years I welcome Ofsted's comments in the news story 'Playgroups impress Ofsted for education' (20/27 December). The Early Learning Goals are not new to most...
The comments and assumptions made by Helen Penn concerning private day nurseries (News, 10 February) are general observations and opinions which invite debate. I hope this letter balances Dr Penn's...
By Linda Pound, early years consultant Phonics is in the news again with the publication of Jim Rose's report which has determined that synthetic phonics should be taught in schools and early years...
I read with outrage and frustration 'Quality of playwork training under fire' (News, 7 July). Just who does Phillip Smith think he is and where has he been for the last seven years while the rest of...