Opinion: Editor's view

The early years education and childcare sector has had a tough time of late - too many new initiatives, too much criticism and not enough money! And yet we all know that there are many practitioners and organisations out there doing a fantastic job for young children and their families. Dedicated professionals and innovative organisations deserve to be recognised for their achievements, and so we're delighted to be launching the Nursery World Awards 2008 - see the advertisement on the back of this issue of the magazine. Nursery World...