4 April 2002
The DfES conferences on 'What makes an effective
reception class' seems to be causing quite a stir. Professor Tina Bruce has
contacted us with her thoughts on their importance (see...
4 April 2002
Early years organisations have renewed their call on
the Government to further directly subsidise childcare following the
publication of a report last week that said most mothers who want to...
4 April 2002
(Photograph) - Children's author Laura Hambleton used
natural objects to show how she illustrated her book I'm Afraid Too to pupils
Richard Wang and Kelsey Sadler when she visited the...
4 April 2002
'Designing the most effective childcare policies is
important not only for the future of women in the labour market, but also for
their impact on the welfare and development of...
4 April 2002
The chief executive of a leading early years awarding
body has criticised the Department for Education and Skills over its handling
of the abolition of the 72 National Training Organisations...
4 April 2002
Teaching assistants will be among the school staff in
nearly 7,100 schools in England who will receive a cash bonus later this year
as a reward for helping pupils achieve...
4 April 2002
Childcare and education students are being challenged
by Nursery World to transport themselves into the future for the magazine's
student essay competition, inspired by this year's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Writing...
4 April 2002
Day nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups, childminders
and out-of-school clubs across Britain are coming together in June to take part
in the first-ever National Childcare Month. Organisers of the event -...
4 April 2002
(Photograph) - Ready, steady, grow! Nurseries across
Britain are being invited to take part in a sponsored Sunflower Challenge to
raise money for the charity WaterAid, which seeks to provide...
4 April 2002
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children has praised 'Scotland the brave' for pressing ahead with plans to
outlaw the smacking of babies and toddlers. The Scottish...