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Concerns about wide variations in the quality of candidates getting NVQs could increase with new funding methods, as Mary Evans reports National Vocational Qualifications were designed to equip the...
* 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...
Reform of all vocational learning and qualifications brings with it inevitable challenges, but the benefits for the early years sector far outweigh any of the risks posed.
A year since the publication of The Best Start for Life, the chair of the Early Years Review tells Nicole Weinstein about how the Government’s vision for family hubs is taking shape following the £500...
Those who make policy on early education still have a lot to learn about it.
The Government is 'more or less on course' to meet its target of providing full childcare from 8am to 6pm at half of all primary schools by 2008, according to a new report. Research carried out for...
Unions are challenging the BBC's decision to close workplace nurseries for its staff. Following an internal review, the corporation announced a phased programme of closures for its seven workplace...
Ensuring that early education and childcare professionals have the right skills is vitally important. That is why I commissioned a comprehensive review of qualifications last year.
Play and music therapy will form part of a package of support to help adopted children bond with their families.
Name: John Cassidy; Position: Nursery manager, Leapfrog, Peterborough branch.