Janet Marriott is looking forward to a hefty pay rise, a new career path and a rise in status thanks to the Nottinghamshire pay deal. An NNEB with 25 years' experience, Janet has been stuck on the...
In this final article, Karen John of the Pen Green Research Base focuses on the practicalities of introducing and implementing effective supervision within an organisation.
Is it right for early years settings to look at job candidates’ social media accounts – and if so, what exactly should they be looking for? By Gabriella Jozwiak
Delegates at the National Day Nurseries Association annual conference spoke about the ‘culture of fear’ surrounding Ofsted inspections and questioned why the inspection process has not been paused.
Wraparound care is in line for further Government funding as the Department for Education and Skills prepares to evaluate five pilot programmes around the country. The DfEShas commissioned the...
Changes in training levels among the early years workforce being brought in under the EYFS framework are explained by national development manager at the CWDC Pauline Jones.
Children who exhibit signs of behavioural or developmental problems at the Primary One stage will be assessed by local authorities and health agencies by March 2008, the Scottish Executive has...
At least two childminders in England have had their registration withdrawn by Ofsted since its Early Years Directorate took over the registration and inspection of childcare providers last September,...
Nanny agencies in Scotland are joining forces to protest to the Scottish Executive about proposed charges for registration with the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care, which will see...
Evidence is mounting that private and voluntary nurseries' participation in the Nursery Education Grant scheme is at crisis point, with a survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (see News, page...