Transition to school aided by £10m scheme for partnership

Children's minister Beverley Hughes announced details of the £10m 0-7 Partnerships scheme at the annual conference of the National Association of Headteachers last week. She said there will be around ten pilots for the scheme, which will try out a variety of approaches, including holding meetings between parents, childminders and early years and primary school teachers; giving parents a single point of contact for childcare; and appointing advisors who can inform parents of the different childcare options in their area. Ms Hughes also unveiled further...