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26 July 2007
Ed Balls made his first major speech as Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families last week, at an event hosted by the National Children's Bureau at the Business...
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New ministry takes on play
26 July 2007
In his first major speech to the children's sector, the new Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls told an audience of 500 people at an event...
Media watch
26 July 2007
Childline has asked for volunteers to do extra shifts in response to rumours that key characters are killed off in the latest Harry Potter novel, said the Guardian.
Bradford tots enjoy snow in July
26 July 2007
Leah Hunter, four, from Cavell House Nursery in Bradford, enjoys sledding over 20 tonnes of real snow, which was transported to the city centre this month to highlight climate change...
EYP shortage looms
26 July 2007
There may be a shortage of Early Years Professionals to lead new children's centres, according to a report by MPs.
Call for change in rules on top-up fees
26 July 2007
The Government should urgently review its own rules banning private and voluntary nurseries from charging top-up fees, the Federation of Small Businesses said last week, after seeking legal advice on...
Early years settings in line for £10m damage relief
26 July 2007
Schools and early years settings hit by this summer's flooding could find some relief in £10m of ring-fenced recovery funding.
Family life is under strain
26 July 2007
Family relationships in the UK may be suffering as parents struggle to find time to spend with their children, according to a new poll commissioned by the Children's Society.
Noisy libraries in Yorkshire
26 July 2007
Noah Bentley, two, gets in the spirit of Make a Noise in Libraries Fortnight at storytime at Holmfirth Library in Yorkshire. The national event, organised by the Royal National Institute...
Balls launches consultation
26 July 2007
Children should not be 'wrapped in cotton wool', but should be given the chance to learn and explore safely, children's secretary Ed Balls said last week.
