Bills covering children's issues unveiled in last week's Queen's speech have been given a mixed response by organisations representing children's interests. The NSPCC welcomed the proposed legislation...
This issue's favourite drama game was chosen by Ella, aged 11, who commented that 'it's really useful for improvisation skills and improving your characters - and it's just fun'. Park Bench is a free...
James Hempsall describes how the move to a flexible offer has prompted many providers to reconsider what is possible and as a result, help parents to create a better work-life balance in their...
Ofsted is to publish both the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register on its website, along with providers' names, addresses and type of childcare offered, following a consultation with...
We tried out the paint and laminate pouches activity (Art and Craft, Nursery World, 29 March). Unfortunately, we followed the given instructions to the letter and all we resulted in achieving was...
Please congratulate Nicola Clark on her essay. She obviously knows more about the needs of children and families than the combined talents of all the Government departments put together. Scrap them...
'The working families credit system may have been a good idea, but the parents here are going through hell trying to get what they are entitled to. The whole thing has been a fiasco and the parents...
* The groups Grandparents Plus and Understanding Childhood have jointly published a leaflet about the changing role of grandparents in children's lives. Grandparents and the Extended Family examines...
A Best Boss competition is being run by the work-life balance campaign organisation Working Families in conjunction with Lloyds TSB. They are looking for bosses who encourage flexible working,...
* Children aged up to six who have a parent in prison could benefit from a new book by Action for Prisoners' Families. Danny's Mum costs 3 and is available at www.prisonersfamilies. org.uk or on 0207...