25 May 2006
The DfES decision to structure the proposed Early Years
Foundation Stage around the six areas of learning has drawn criticism from
around the early years sector. One local authority early...
25 May 2006
The National Childminding Association is looking for
people who are interested in helping shape and direct the NCMA to nominate
themselves by 8 June to become members of the Board....
25 May 2006
The national fertility rate is now the highest for 13
years, with an average of 1.8 births for every woman in England and Wales,
according to the Office for National...
25 May 2006
New minimum nutritional standards for school food have
been published by the DfES. From September, meals high in salt, fat and sugar
content or containing low-quality meat will be banned...
25 May 2006
A new national strategy for youth services is being
drafted in Wales. The strategy will be developed in conjunction with the Youth
Service before a wider consultation early in 2007,...
25 May 2006
The first-ever review of the quality of childminding in
Scotland paints a picture of a dedicated workforce, providing high-quality
services to satisfied parents. Research undertaken by the Care Commission, the...
25 May 2006
Concerns about how local authorities will work in
partnership with private and voluntary providers to improve early years
services were underlined by the Pre-school Learning Alliance last week.
Speaking at...
25 May 2006
(Photograph) - Charlotte Middleton, age four, struts
her stuff on the MIDI Creator music machine at Fir Trees Nursery in Beverley.
Six nurseries in the Humber Region took part in...
25 May 2006
A project that places 14- to 16-year-olds as mentors in
day nurseries to discourage them from getting pregnant is expanding rapidly and
may go nationwide. Teens and Toddlers pairs teenagers...
25 May 2006
A group of private, voluntary and independent childcare
organisations is behind plans to create an innovative specialist childcare
centre in Aberdeen. Silverburn Lodge in Aber- deeen Science and Energy Park...