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An analysis of the impact that Government proposals from the 'More Great Childcare' report will have on the childminding sector is being carried out by the Institute of Public Policy Research.
What lies ahead for early years workers in the Government's plans? Simon Vevers reports The letters page of Nursery World has resonated in recent months with the concerns of hard-pressed providers...
Work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith has criticised the way child poverty is measured, implying that poverty is about more than income alone.
The Playhouse Set is suitable for babies from the age of 12 months. It features a double-sided soft playhouse with soft boy, girl and dog figures. The figures, which canbe stored in the mesh pockets...
Readers of Nursery World Scotland have sought to defend private nurseries against the accusation that they are 'havens of bad practice' made in a recent letter published in the magazine. Jean Simmons...
A Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery has been exploring the ingredients and processes involved in baking - and has documented its approach in a new book, as Hannah Crown explains
The Northern Ireland Childminding Association has complained about its exclusion from consultation on the Play Policy for Northern Ireland. The NICMA also called for a committed training programme to...
One nursery is looking to almost double capacity by converting the building next door, finds Karen Faux.
A new programme to develop and showcase good practice in children's centres has been launched by the children's services think-tank Capacity in collaboration with back-to-work programme Take Three...
With the number of young carers on the rise, high levels of professional understanding and quality support are crucial. Annette Rawstrone reports.