29 August 2002
The early years have been highlighted as an important
element in a new vision for children's services. Serving children well - a new
vision for young people's services, a discussion...
29 August 2002
(Photograph) - Bob the Builder is getting out of his
dungarees and into his jeans to help fix it for sick children across the UK.
He's joined forces with the...
29 August 2002
The UK's largest teacher recruitment agency has called
for the Government to introduce a central register of all childcare workers,
where every individual who has been cleared to work with...
29 August 2002
The National Childmining Association hailed its 25th
anniversary celebrations a fantastic success last week. More than 250
registered childminders attended an event at Twycross Zoo with over 700
children, plus...
29 August 2002
A booklet published by the Down's Syndrome Association
has come out in a colourful new version. People with Down's Syndrome - Your
Questions Answered uses simple language and a clear...
29 August 2002
The causes of premature birth areto be explored in a
£85m project by the charity Action Research. Researchers at Newcastle
University will carry out the two-year study at the Royal...
29 August 2002
A system to help social services managers and
practitioners improve the outcomes of their work with children and families has
been developed by the Department of Health and the Welsh...
29 August 2002
A Dorset-based nursery group has been hailed as a
'world-class' training provider by the Adult Learning Inspectorate. Tops Day
Nurseries was the only childcare provider in a list of the...
29 August 2002
A unique project in Edinburgh is easing children's
transition to their first year of school by breaking down barriers between
children, parents and teachers. The scheme, now in its third...
29 August 2002
Children make up a vital part of the workforce in the
developing world, without resources for education or play. Mahrukh Choughtai
reports School days are said to be the best...
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