4 January 2001
4 January 'The 1940s House - Into the Unknown'
11 January 2001
Most of us would say that involving children in making
decisions about things that affect them is a great idea. But it's easier said
than done, and too often early...
11 January 2001
Day nurseries are losing thousands of pounds as a
result of the Government's Working Families Tax Credit . A survey by the
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) of its 1,000...
11 January 2001
(Photograph) - Children were entranced at the Royal
Festival Hall in London watching actress Ruth Calkin in 'Knock! Knock! Who's
There?', the latest production by the critically-acclaimed Oily Cart Theatre...
11 January 2001
The long-awaited all-party Select Committee on
Education and Employment report on the early years is expected to make
recommendations contrary to Government policy. The report, which is due out
today...
11 January 2001
The Department for Education and Employment has struck
a deal with Mothercare to provide childcare information in three of its
flagship stores. Touch-screen kiosks will offer information from the
DfEE-funded...
11 January 2001
Nurseries and reception classes are likely to be packed
with Jacks and Chloes over the coming years, as both have once again topped the
list of names given to babies...
11 January 2001
'In 25 years we have moved from no curriculum to an
overly academic curriculum.' Kathy Sylva, professor of educational psychology
at Oxford University, warning the Government against making education too...
11 January 2001
Asking children for their views will provide some
startling insights into how nursery staff can improve practice, a pioneering
Scottish study has found. Stirling Council has published a practical guide,...