Keith Archer's comments ('In my view', 15 December) are true for many private children's establishments. I was not consulted on a 50-place children's centre opening 200 yards away from my nursery. I...
The Association of Nanny Agencies, launched at last year's Professional Nanny conference, appointed Suzanne Moore as its chair in April. Suzanne, who has run Premier Nannies for 15 years, says, 'We've...
The TUC said last week that high temperatures meant an increased risk of accidents at work and illness, and called on the Government to impose a maximum temperature of 30oC to protect workers from...
Further to the news report (15 March) that registered childminders in poor areas of England are to be eligible for temporary grants of up to 100 a week, I think that childminders need all the help...
Did you publish Maggie Dyer's letter (15 March) just to provoke a response? Snide asides relating to the Government's policy allowing registered childminders to smack children and smoke in their...
Nurseries that offer more flexible childcare options are winning the loyalty of parents and staying ahead of the competition, says Judith Barratt. On page 13 we examine how to boost occupancy Too few...
I shook my head with disbelief when I read the letter from a childminder in Castleford who has received clearance to open 24/7 (2 June). As a nursery manager working in the same area, I cannot believe...
Progress in safeguarding vulnerable children in Wales is to be reviewed under the chairmanship of Welsh Assembly member Gwenda Thomas. The review will consider whether recent measures have been clear...
Two-year-old Findlay Leonard-Page enjoyed a toffee apple at a fundraiser at Little Angels Day Care Nursery in Brighton, Sussex, last month.