2 September 2004
The fall-out from the BBC TV programme 'Nurseries
Undercover' continues, with letters and comments still pouring in to the
Nursery World offices. So it will be with some trepidation that...
2 September 2004
The Children Bill could be doomed to failure if schools
are not given a duty to protect young people, a coalition of children's sector
organisations warned last week. The 15-strong...
2 September 2004
(Photograph) - Children aged six months to two years
enjoyed all the drama of an interactive, multi-sensory production called
'Clouds' by the Oily Cart theatre company. The show gave the...
2 September 2004
'We have got to move beyond the politically correct
nonsense of the 1980s that competition damages children and sports days are
undesirable. You only have to look at what young...
2 September 2004
A new support pack has been designed to help early
years settings involve fathers in their children's activities. Involving
Fathers in Child and Family Services offers practical suggestions on how...
2 September 2004
(Photograph) - The Percussosaurus, a huge musical
monster created from an old holly tree, strikes a chord with young visitors to
the Eden Project in Cornwall. Creative and interactive exhibits...
2 September 2004
An extra bank holiday in October is needed so children
and their parents can spend more time together, says the charity 4Children.
Chief executive Anne Longfield said, 'Today's families are...
2 September 2004
Early years settings can find advice and assistance on
employing disabled people in a new guide published by Sure Start. Recruitment
and retention of disabled people: a good practice guide...
2 September 2004
Children's Trusts, primary care trusts (PCTs) and local
authorities are being urged to employ one full-time school nurse for every
secondary school and its cluster of primary schools. The recommendation...
2 September 2004
An immunisaton website has been launched by NHS Health
Scotland following the Government's announcement that it is introducing a new
five-in-one vaccination for babies later this month. The website at...