In brief...People living in Scotland
13 December 2001
People living in Scotland are the most likely in the UK
to say that children with a learning difficulty should be taught in a
mainstream school, a survey by the...
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Private nurseries defend practice
13 December 2001
Readers of Nursery World Scotland have sought to defend
private nurseries against the accusation that they are 'havens of bad practice'
made in a recent letter published in the magazine....
Quote of the week
13 December 2001
'Unless she has utterly reliable (and affordable)
childcare, and a heart of stone, a mother will find herself working part-time
for a smaller salary.' Amanda Craig, the Sunday Times
Ofsted chiefs defend its work before MPs
13 December 2001
Ofsted's two chief executives gave a robust account of
the education watchdog's work and performance over the past year to the
Education and Skills Select Committee last week. Both Maggie...
Nursery nurses can't buy homes
13 December 2001
Apair of nursery nurses each earning an average salary
would be excluded from owning their own home in virtually any part of England,
a study carried out by an independent...
Around 110 children aged two to 11 took part in a sponsored pedal push
13 December 2001
(Photograph) - Around 110 children aged two to 11 took
part in a sponsored pedal push at the First Steps Childcare Nursery in
Chichester College. The event raised £354.60 for...
Right mix of risk and safety in playgrounds
13 December 2001
* Balancing fun and challenging play opportunities for
children with safety was examined at a conference in London organised by the
National Children's Bureau (NCB) last week. Anita Franklin, an...
In brief...The animal antics of Chimp and Zee
13 December 2001
The animal antics of Chimp and Zee by Laurence and
Catherine Anholt (published by Frances Lincoln) scooped Gold in the Nestle
Smarties Book Prize category for children aged five years...
In brief...The Jersey Child Care Trust
13 December 2001
The Jersey Child Care Trust has a new director
following Barbara Wallace's decision to return to her native United States. Her
successor, Jane Macdonald, brings a wealth of experience to...
In brief...Breaking down gender stereotypes
13 December 2001
Breaking down gender stereotypes in jobs and careers is
the target of the Equal Opportunities Commission campaign 'What's stopping
you?' launched last week in Wales. A resource pack has been...
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