8 February 2001
Hospitals are to be prevented by changes in the law
from removing tissue and organs from the bodies of dead children without their
parents' consent. The change was one of...
8 February 2001
(Photograph) - Life was 'Flobbadob' for two-year-old
Monty Sant when he met Bill and Ben at the Hasbro stand at last week's London
Toy Fair. The Flowerpot Men star in...
8 February 2001
Childcare in disadvantaged communities, childcare
tackling inequalities and childcare for the future will be the focus of the
Kids' Clubs Network's annual conference . Up to 700 delegates are expected...
8 February 2001
The number of designated Sure Start areas rose by 66
last week, bringing the total in England to 260 - ten more than the Government's
target for 2001/02. Six of...
8 February 2001
Employers, candidates and training providers who have
noticed omissions or inconsistencies in the National Occupational Standards for
early education and childcare have been invited by the Early Years National
Training...
8 February 2001
Nanny agencies will be required to confirm to parents
that prospective nannies are suitable for working with children, under new
employment agency regulations announced last week. The move is part...
8 February 2001
Britain has lost sight of the large numbers of children
of all ages who die as a result of abuse and neglect, a leading children's
charity has claimed. The claim...
8 February 2001
(Photograph) - Four Seasons Nurseries in Glasgow joined
16 companies ranging from power stations to oil platforms as a prizewinner
selected by the Health and Safety Executive for its contribution...
8 February 2001
* Early years practitioners can keep up with
developments in the Scottish Executive's work to transform the regulation of
care via the Internet. The Executive last week launched a website...
8 February 2001
The newly-appointed Scottish representative of the
Early Years National Training Organisation is planning to raise the profile of
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in early education and childcare amid
concerns about...