24 August 2006
Early years experts have greeted with relief the DfES
decision to extend the development period for the Early Years Foundation Stage,
in the face of strong criticism of the proposed...
24 August 2006
(Photograph) - A budding musician demonstrates his
talents in the new outdoor play area at Hayle Children's Centre, Cornwall. The
instruments were provided by Perranuthnoe-based company Kif Guitars for the...
24 August 2006
Newborn babies should be held naked next to their
mother's skin for the first hour after birth so the two can bond, reported the
Daily Mail. According to Dr Mary...
24 August 2006
The majority of registered providers ensure that
children in their care are kept safe and healthy, but Ofsted has identified
ways that safety could be improved in nearly half the...
24 August 2006
High-quality childcare would be made 'more available
and more affordable' if the Conservatives came to power, said party leader
David Cameron in a revised document which is intended to act...
24 August 2006
Local authorities' plans for children and young people
are examined in the National Foundation for Educational Research's interim
report, Analysis of the 2006 Children and Young People's Plans, to be...
24 August 2006
Entries are still being accepted by the Daycare Trust
for the Partners in Excellence Awards, which are open to all those helping to
deliver Sure Start and extended schools services....
24 August 2006
Leading play organisations have welcomed a report
outlining Government work to improve play opportunities for children and young
people, while warning that more needs to be done if significant long-term...
24 August 2006
(Photograph) - Children from Winnie's World Nursery in
Aberdeen got to grips with the reality of looking after small pets at the
city's Pets at Home store, where workshops each...
24 August 2006
The future of a unique 12-year study that examines
obesity-related diabetes in children is under threat as researchers struggle to
find £1m to fund the project over the next six...