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* The importance of listening to the views of children and parents about childcare is the theme for this year's National Childcare Week (20-27 May). The week, organised by the Daycare Trust, gives...
I read with interest Kate Johnson's letter (20 October) about her setting's 'movement area'. I support her initiative and applaud its obvious success in her setting. I'd like to add to that by...
Having just read the eight-page pull-out 'All About Documentation' (5 February), I was amazed there was no mention of the proper procedures required for the observation of children. Anyone...
What is the Foundation Stage Profile? It is a new way of summing up the progress and learning needs of children in reception classes. All it requires is for staff to observe and assess throughout the...
By John Thorn, head of Early Years and Childcare Services, Nottinghamshire County Council You don't have to be too old to have felt that universal nursery education for three-and 4-year-olds was an...
Meera wants to broaden her skills and experience in playwork. Julia Richards offers advice on the qualifications and courses available in this field Meera has been running an after school club for...
You'll find some new names in our Top 25 table of nursery groups this year, and in the directory too. Catherine Gaunt analyses the ups and downs in both size and quality of the chains.
One in five childcare providers in England ceased trading last year, but closures have since declined, children's ministerBeverley Hughes said last week. Responding to a question in parliament, Ms...
An analysis of childcare in 20 different countries by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found growing support for the position that early childhood education and...
The National Day Nurseries Association's (NDNA) London regional centre was officially opened last week by Naomi Eisenstadt, director of the Sure Start Unit. The 1.7m purpose-built centre in the London...