3 November 2005
* A new book, Learning from Sure Start: working with
young children and their families, edited by Jo Weinberger, Caroline Pickstone
and Peter Hannon, takes an in-depth look at the...
3 November 2005
* Practitioners and carers can learn about basic
life-saving skills with a new video and DVD titled 'Save a Life'. Produced in
association with the British Red Cross, it covers...
3 November 2005
* Teaching assistants, catering staff, school
secretaries and caretakers can find out about training opportunities through a
new online resource. The website provide full details on training courses,
qualifications and...
3 November 2005
* Safeguarding and promoting the well-being of
children, families and communities, edited by Jane Scott and Harriet Ward, is
the first in a new series on child welfare outcomes published...
3 November 2005
15 and 16 November Developmental movement play
3 November 2005
A cohesive conceptual framework for education in the
broadest sense of the word has a lot to offer the UK. Janet Boddy and Claire
Cameron explain The recent DfES Children's...
3 November 2005
Helping children to come to terms with a new arrival
can be challenging. Rachel Goodchild suggests some tactics
3 November 2005
A new baby in the family can bring many changes. How
can you help your older child to prepare for the new arrival? When should I
tell my child?
3 November 2005
The children's centre programme is an ambitious project
to integrate services for under-fives. In the run-up to phase 2, is it still on
track? Nothing illustrates more graphically the Government's...
3 November 2005
Introducing young children to nutritious food and
social meals can have life-long health benefits. Lena Engel puts choice back on
the menu Food plays a crucial role in our lives,...