3 January 2002
The early years sector's initial bid to retain a
dedicated organisation to oversee its workforce training has been rejected by
the Government. A DfES spokeswoman said that the early years...
3 January 2002
(Photograph) - While family and friends enjoyed the
production of 'The Sleeping Beauty' by children of the Little Acorn Nursery in
Scone, they were also helping two of the pupils....
3 January 2002
T he Scottish Executive has been urged to clarify the
strategic role of Local Enterprise Companies (LECs) in supporting childcare
provision. There are 22 LECS across Scotland, set up to...
3 January 2002
A national debate on the future of school education in
Scotland will be held in March this year. Minister for education and young
people Cathy Jamieson said she wanted to...
3 January 2002
It's a moving story for the children from Birrell
Collection Nursery School at Princess Margaret Rose Hospital, Edinburgh.
They've been packing up all their toys, books and activities ready to...
3 January 2002
'We must ensure that all children, regardless of
background, have access to the same high levels of services across the board.
We must integrate policy, funding and delivery of children's...
3 January 2002
Just under three in ten former childcare students are
not working in the sector 15 months after completing their NVQ level 3 course,
the Thomas Coram Research Unit has found....
3 January 2002
A social services day nursery could be saved from
closure by the efforts of one of the nursery mothers who regards it as a
'second home'. Angela Duggan said she...
3 January 2002
(Photograph) - The nursery group Child and Co knew it
was backing a winner when it treated members of its Five Year Club - staff who
have all worked for...
3 January 2002
The first-ever special needs code of practice in Wales
has been unveiled by Jane Davidson, minister for education and lifelong
learning. During a visit to Catwg Primary School in Cadoxton,...