With election fever firmly fading into the background, it is time for the new Government to get on with the enormous task of delivering universal childcare and integrated services for all children....
The review of the primary school curriculum, to be overseen by Professor Jim Rose, could bring about major improvements if it can tackle the problems of summer-born children under the current system...
Use these tips as a starting point for developing excellent customer service in your setting. 1 Find out why your customers use your service and how you can ensure customer loyalty.
Hanukkah * The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, this year on 10 December, celebrates the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Syrians and the reclamation of the Jerusalem temple. A rekindled lamp...
The Government is considering whether the childcare element of tax credits should be paid directly to nurseries and childminders rather than to parents, under proposals to improve the delivery and the...
Ingredients 4 fresh eggs 100g fresh green pasta 1 tsp oil or margarine 4 medium tomatoes To decorate cooked peas red pepper kidney beans baby whole corn cobs carrot or cucumber
A topic that focuses on clothes is a good opportunity to reflect on dress codes within the setting. It is important that practitioners and parents agree on what is appropriate clothing for children to...
Ingredients 225g self-raising flour, 150g unsalted butter, 100g caster sugar, 1 egg, 50g plain chocolate, a pinch of salt, extra flour for rolling
Read these pointers to gathering evidence for NVQ Level 3 Unit C7 - providing a framework for the management of behaviour, in conjunction with level 3 standards in Early Years Care and Education. 1....
* The National Union of Teachers is balloting its members in England over a proposed boycott of SATs tests at the end of Key Stages 1 and 2. The ballot of teachers will include heads and deputies in...