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There are some new faces in our Top 25 table of nursery groups this year, and in our extensive directory too. Catherine Gaunt analyses the latest moves in both size and quality of the chains.
Reference books should form the backbone of any 'library' you attempt to build, and encouraging children to dip into books to find out facts for themselves will sharpen their curiosity and desire to...
I have only been working as a registered childminder since September, but already I have had two people who are claiming the childcare tax credit element of Working Families Tax Credit leave without...
The immediate future of a Sure Start centre in Blackpool is hanging in the balance after a suspected arson attack at the building during the May Bank Holiday weekend. Two weeks after fire raged...
Early years practitioners are best-placed to recognise when a vulnerable child needs help. By Rachel Buckler, a trainer and consultant specialising in safeguarding
The new self-evaluation form from Ofsted is not compulsory - but a very beneficial tool. Laura Henry and Beth Harris recommend that every setting completes it, and set out the best way to do so.
In part two of her series, Rachel Buckler outlines how to ensure the ‘suitability’ of persons in positions of trust
Further to the two 'In my views' on playgroup committees (28 August and 10 July), I am employed by a committee who seem to know nothing about core issues including childcare, national standards,...
Our mini series on implementing the new SEN code of practice by Collette Drifte considers termly reviews As a special needs co-ordinator (SENCO), Val James is responsible for organising and conducting...