Across Peterborough, there is a growing interest in intergenerational practice. In October 2008 three young people - Lee, Stephen and Tom - volunteered to serve meals at a Salvation Army lunch club...
This month, the group 11 MILLION, together with Liberty, the National Youth Agency and a group of young people from Corby, launched the BUZZ OFF campaign, to call for an end to the use of ultrasonic...
Many childcarers will have watched the BBC's 'Whistleblower' expose with a sigh of resignation that their abilities, dedication and commitment are being questioned again. The programme unfolded with...
As a graduate (in something unrelated to childcare) I am able to go straight for professional status, even though I am not a manager. I have had to think long and hard about delaying EYPS in order to...
Last month I was delighted to attend the launch of the 'Handle With Care' report in the Scottish Parliament. While the report was laid before the Parliament by Scotland's Commissioner for Children and...
During the Second World War the then Minister of Works and Buildings commissioned a series of studies to examine the requirements for post-war building.
I have been a childminder for over 20 years. When I started childminding I thought I was self employed and all the input I would have from the Government would be to check my registration and first...
How can we support listening and understanding in two-year-olds? Penny Tassoni looks at the challenges and offers some solutions.
Meeting the emotional and learning needs of the unique child