12 April 2007
It seems that every week I read another example in
Nursery World of how financial problems are undermining the drive for quality
childcare and family services. Whether it is a...
12 April 2007
'Daycare "harms behaviour"' is a bit of a scary
headline! (News, 29 March). When reviewing academic research it is important to
set it in the context of other existing research....
12 April 2007
While I sympathise with the people running and working
in Neighbourhood Nurseries (News, 22 March), what about us little private
nurseries? I started my nursery six years ago and can...
12 April 2007
This week's columnist Helen Penn looks back at ten
years of good intentions and missed opportunities for children I have been
updating a book and looking back at the Government's...
12 April 2007
* Learning through Landscapes, the school grounds
charity, has launched a website dedicated to helping early years settings and
schools make the most of their outdoor spaces. The website aims...
12 April 2007
* A free factsheet on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) could help those who suspect a particular child may have the
condition. The factsheet has been produced by Dr Peter...
12 April 2007
* This year's Child Safety Week will run from 18 to 24
June, and to promote the event the Child Accident Prevention Trust is offering
free resource packs to anyone...
12 April 2007
* The National Childbirth Trust has produced a new DVD
designed to show what women and their partners can do to ensure the best
possible birth. The 'Happy Birth Day'...
12 April 2007
* A second edition of Helping Children to Build
Self-Esteem by Deborah Plummer has been published by Jessica Kingsley with
updated material and extra activities. The fully photocopiable book costs...
12 April 2007
* A new website dedicated to play has been launched by
the Early Learning Centre chain of shops. The website aims to show parents how
to create an exciting, fun...