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Children’s centres provide childminders and parents with a crucial place to meet and access services, but many are closing. New mum Gabriella Jozwiak finds out what is replacing them
A new interactive tool for children's centres has been launched online by the National Childminding Association (NCMA).
Effective risk assessment is the key to ensuring excitement as well as safety for children, advises Miranda Walker, who sets out a practical guide. Why risk assess?
Q Can you suggest carpeting that can cope with nursery wear and tear and is allergy resistant? We have made some poor choices in the past. A Although contract carpeting may seem very expensive in...
I have been a teaching assistant for ten years and my responsibilities have grown during that time. Last year I completed my Specialist Teacher Assistant Certificate (STAC) through the Open...
Why has the recent proposal to extend the national curriculum to include the Foundation Stage got early years experts up in arms? Mary Evans asks them
An attempt by peers to maintain the legal duty on local authorities in England to assess the sufficiency of childcare in their local area has failed.
<P> Today's early years managers need to acquire new skills. <B> Mary Evans </B> lists courses available to enhance your qualifications </P>
The benefits of messy play are well known to practitioners, but many parents are still wary of it for a number of reasons, reports Julie Mountain, who carried out a survey on the subject
The story of a rough-playing bear can help children to treat their friends and toys with respect while also developing construction skills, says Jean Evans Encourage children to show concern for their...