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Plans for a shared database that will hold basic records on every child under 18 in England from 2008 have been set out by the DfES. The Information Sharing Index is intended to improve good practice...
Phonics is currently the subject of my dissertation for my early years degree. I have used a collection of ways to introduce phonics to a small group of six children working within the Foundation...
Government plans to use synthetic phonics as the only method of teaching reading have been criticised by a leading educational psychologist, who warns that rather than fostering a love of books this...
A nursery nurse who broke the arm of a child in her care has been given a 15-month prison sentence suspended for two years. Helen Lamb was also ordered to pay 1,500 compensation to the 20-month-old...
As one of the people who objected to the proposals for Expert Support for the Foundation Stage (News, 22 August), and answered 'no' to all the questions, I am surprised at the apparently positive...
Nursery nurses whose pay has not been reviewed in more than 11 years have voted unanimously to support a ballot for strike action. Their trade union, Unison, has accused Ealing Council in west London...
A voluntary organisation that promotes inclusive play opportunities for children across London is fighting closure because of funding cuts under the London Councils' grant scheme (News, 12 October)....
Diversity in children's services should be the norm and not the exception, according to a leading early excellence centre. Good practice at the Sheffield Children's Centre in Yorkshire is highlighted...
Nursery World readers may not be aware of an important issue regarding the Government's proposed children's centres (News, 3 July). There is a developing debate as to whether the headships of these...
By Carole Wilkinson, chief executive, Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) I would like to take issue with the report 'New Scottish rules may drive staff out' (News, 25 August), which implied that...