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The Government’s Review of childcare costs is supposed to set the sector’s mind at rest – but it only muddies the water further, says Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Pre-school Learning Alliance
A leading academic has claimed that the Government's policy of allowing childcare provision to be driven by market forces has led to appalling standards in some private nurseries in deprived areas.
At the same time that the principles of excellent early years practice have been reaffirmed in the revised EYFS, the Government is proposing to remove part of the sector from these requirements in a...
There was a time when softplay was not generally around in nurseries, particularly because it was so expensive. Yet, now it's seen as essential equipment. It really comes into its own in the baby...
During your inspection it is important to show that children are confident about communicating with staff. Laura Henry suggests undertaking an audit to gauge the quality of interactions.
A controversial database holding contact details for every child in England was launched on Monday, following several delays prompted by security fears.
The chief executives of two of the largest nursery chains talk to Simon Vevers about the challenges their businesses are facing Harsh commercial conditions, partly prompted by Government initiatives,...
This is the way we wash the clothes - and learn by experimenting, in part two of a project by Judith Stevens When children have regular opportunities to explore their ideas with interested, caring...
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