* We have ten copies of Maternity Pay and Leave: A Guide for Employers (5.00) to give away to Nursery World readers. Send your name and address on the back of a postcard or envelope, marked 'Maternity...
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While on the topic of books, here are a couple of recommendations for the autumn term. The Little Christmas Tree tells the tale of a magical fir tree that revels in the antics of the toys that come...
The popular Jarrold Short Walks for All the Family series covers much of Britain, and the guides are on sale at 5.95 in bookshops and tourist centres. Professional Nanny has six free copies to give...
Providers' perceptions of inspections were revealed last week in an independent survey for Ofsted. Speaking at a Daycare Trust conference, Dorian Bradley, deputy director of early years at Ofsted,...
I'm in complete sympathy with Marcella Cunningham (Letters, 4 August). Our nursery fell under the independent school blanket when we first opened and then we registered with Ofsted. In 2004 we had two...
It's time to listen to childcarers and simplify tax credit subsidies.
Careful planning will give children the first-hand experiences they need to start learning about writing, says Julian Grenier
Private, voluntary and independent nurseries will take part in a pilot of childcare in schools starting this summer.
Enabling Successful Futures: Developing a reflective & impactful pedagogy in an increasingly challenging climate