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27 November 2007
Sporty children are more likely to be born in the autumn and winter months, according to one of the biggest studies of childhood reported in The Guardian.
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Spotlight on ... Judith and Robin Dalby
27 November 2007
Name: Judith and Robin Dalby
Position: Childminders in Bradford, West Yorkshire
- How did it feel to be graded outstanding by Ofsted? We were so happy and relieved, we...
Fatherly care holds boys back
27 November 2007
Boys who spent at least 15 hours a week in their fathers' care as toddlers are less ready academically when they start school than other children, according to new research.
Practitioners learn to work across services
27 November 2007
A new course to help early years and childcare workers link up with other children's services has been produced by charity 4Children.
Ofsted register fees set to soar
27 November 2007
Childminders and other early years settings will see Ofsted registration fees rise up to 20 fold in the next three years, under Government plans to move away from subsidising them.
Childcare tale of two cities
27 November 2007
The class divide in the childcare market in two inner London localities has been highlighted by a new study.
Free route to parent course
27 November 2007
Early years professionals can access free training to gain a new nationally recognised qualification to help them involve parents in their children's learning.
Tollgate Children's Centre opens
27 November 2007
Tollgate Children's Centre, in Plaistow, east London, marked its opening with a fun day full of balloons, face painting, storytelling and a magic show.
Babies spot the difference
27 November 2007
Babies as young as six months can spot the difference between 'nice' and 'nasty' characters, according to research published in the journal Nature last week.
Ofsted plan to publish more information
27 November 2007
Ofsted's plan to publish more information about registered childcare providers to help inform parents' choices is the subject of a new consultation.
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