26 May 2005
(Photograph) - Marvin the Monster and his followers
brought the Scottish hills alive with the sound of music when children from
Kilbowie Early Education and Childcare Centre in Clydebank, near...
26 May 2005
Government plans to improve childcare, safeguard
vulnerable children and extend parental rights were outlined in the Queen's
Speech last week, revealing the 44 bills to be discussed during the next...
26 May 2005
(Photograph) - Supermodel Elle Macpherson met children
and parents when she paid a visit to Jagonari Women's Centre in east London on
13 May to launch UNICEF's London Baby Friendly...
26 May 2005
The National Day Nurseries Association has appointed
Sandra Welsby as its new national development manager for Wales. Ms Welsby's
brief is to work with a number of partners and agencies,...
26 May 2005
The first Children's Information Service in London and
the south-east to win the coveted Matrix Quality Assurance Award is Enfield
CIS. The Matrix Standard is the national quality standard for...
26 May 2005
A surplus of more than 1,000 places in nursery and
primary schools has prompted a major review of provision in Lancashire.
Following a report revealing the unfilled places in the...
26 May 2005
A Government-appointed panel of experts who will set
new nutritional standards for schools met for the first time last week. The
Schools Meals Review panel will provide advice for a...
26 May 2005
Local authorities are adopting their own techniques to
encourage healthy eating. The catering team for the East Riding of Yorkshire
last month held a 'Design your own healthy school lunch'...
26 May 2005
A three year-old was one of a trio of vandals who
caused £20,000 worth of damage to Burn Naze Primary School in Thornton
Cleveleys, near Blackpool, the Daily Mail reported....
26 May 2005
Nursery chain The Childcare Corporation is launching
its eighth separate company to raise £5m through a share issue to fund
three purpose-built day nurseries. Childcare Corporation 8 is also planning...