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Fathers who take part in antenatal sessions feel more encouraged to access other services at their local children's centre, according to results from a new initiative.
April Jones, director of Computer Kids, surfs for pictures Part of the excitement of going on holiday is the idea of somewhere new and different. But what does our holiday destination look like? Are...
A new set of practice guidelines is helping early years professionals to develop their skills and local authorities to assess the training they offer, says Chris Stevens Everyone who works with young...
This year’s brand new Nursery World North Show, hosted in Liverpool in May, is set to be another must-attend event for all those who work in the early years. Here are some of the highlights
Local authorities are set to lose their early years quality improvement role, as Ofsted becomes 'the sole arbiter of quality in the early years', in the Government's 'More Great Childcare' shake-up.
The different aspects of a new early years guidance document for Scotland are weighed up by consultant and trainer Ann Langston.
The success of childcare support in reducing staff turnover and enhancing the image of the NHS as an employer is demonstrated in an impact review published by 4Children this week. However, there are...
Neighbourhood nurseries in local authority children's centres face severe problems too (News, 30 November). Like those from other sectors, we have a deficit which is growing worse as grants decrease....
I was appalled by some of the advice given on dealing with head lice (Health News, 3 October). I can't believe that responsible health authorities would actually recommend a 'mosaic' method of using...
The first private nursery chains are taking steps into the new Neighbourhood Nurseries scheme for disadvantaged areas. Anne Wiltsher reports The 108-place Jigsaw nursery in Portsmouth, one of the...