Editor's view
11 August 2005
With continuing calls for action to attract more men to
work childcare, it is interesting to see the growth in husband-and-wife
childminding teams that is quietly taking place (see 'Two's...
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Skills gap threatens centre recruitment
11 August 2005
The difficulties that local authorities are having in
some areas to recruit teachers to work in children's centres, revealed in a
report by the National Children's Bureau, have been confirmed...
Caerau Nursery School
11 August 2005
(Photograph) - Children from Caerau Nursery School in
Cardiff wheel an apple tree into their new garden, opened last month by
minister for education and lifelong learning Jane Davidson. The...
Early attainment is targeted in reforms
11 August 2005
A White Paper on education will include proposals aimed
at narrowing the gaps in educational attainment between children from different
backgrounds. Speaking at the Institute of Public Policy Research last...
Castle Howard
11 August 2005
(Photograph) - The gates of Castle Howard in Yorkshire
have been thrown open to young children for a series of summer workshops. Last
week, children enjoyed a Roman Adventure as...
Media watch
11 August 2005
The Sun has declared war on 'the politically correct
meddlers' interfering in children's lives. One London primary school has banned
children from making daisy chains in case they pick up...
Families must pay back surplus credit
11 August 2005
The Government is to press ahead with clawing back
overpayments of tax credits to two million families, ignoring advice from the
parliamentary ombudsman that they should be written off for...
Sure Start Partners in Excellence Awards
11 August 2005
Nominations are being sought for this year's Sure Start
Partners in Excellence Awards. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate
excellence and innovation in the delivery of children's and families'...
Make Space campaign for after-school and holiday clubs
11 August 2005
Step-by-step guidance has been produced by the Make
Space campaign for after-school and holiday clubs applying for funding from the
Young People's Fund, a £200m programme operated by the Big...
SkillsActive
11 August 2005
Employers and playworkers who work with children aged
four to 16 in London play settings are being invited by SkillsActive, the
Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, to...
