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11 February 2012

News and best practice from Nursery World for everyone working in childcare and early years education.

Latest news

Pre-School Learning Alliance warns of debt danger in childcare loan plan

by Catherine Gaunt, 10 February 2012

The early years and childcare organisation has slammed proposals put forward by...

Link between sunnier climes and fewer allergies revealed

by Katy Morton, 10 February 2012

Children exposed to more sunshine are less likely to develop food allergies...

Think-tank proposes scheme to make childcare more affordable

by Catherine Gaunt, 08 February 2012

Parents would be able to borrow up to £10,000 to pay for...

Teachers report rise in number of three-to five-year-olds not toilet-trained

by Katy Morton, 07 February 2012

Rising numbers of children are starting school before they are fully toilet...

Join Pound Gates on Stand 220 at the Nursery World Show

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Penelope Leach backs NSPCC babies' rights campaign

by Liz Roberts, 07 February 2012

The NSPCC is calling for babies' rights to be better protected under...

Campaigners to draw up 'alternative' EYFS

by Catherine Gaunt, 07 February 2012

A new group made up of academics and practitioners will draft an...

Babies choose healthy eating

by Katy Morton, 07 February 2012

Babies that feed themselves from the start of weaning are likely to...

The essential nursery conference 21-22 June 2012, Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

NDNA is bringing together a host of expert speakers to update and inspire you at our 2012 essential nursery conference. Hear from speakers including Professor Tanya Byron and Sarah Teather MP on topics such as parental engagement, free nursery education and preparing for Ofsted inspections under the new EYFS. Book now - early bird rates available. www.ndna.org.uk/conference

One in four babies in families with 'multiple risks' to development

by Catherine Gaunt, 07 February 2012

More than a quarter of children in the UK are growing up...

Comment

Babies are people

by Dr Penelope Leach, 07 February 2012

All peope have rights, so what about babies' rights? asks Penelope Leach...

National Childcare Contribution Scheme: a better beginning

by Ryan Shorthouse, researcher at the Social Market Foundation, 08 February 2012

Ryan Shorthouse explains the thinking behind the Social Market Foundation's proposal for...

Best practice

Time to pool the early years sector's expertise on working with babies

by Drs Peter Elfer and Jools Page, 03 February 2012

By pooling experience and expertise, early years practitioners could bring about real...

Enabling Environments: Physical Development - It's all go

by Christina Saville, Maryanne Neil, Linsey Fulton and Jacqueline Davis, 06 February 2012

Children's favourite activities are encouraged by Christina Saville, Maryanne Neil, Linsey Fulton...

Nursery World Show, 17-18 February

Nursery World Show: Seminars - Get a heads-up from the experts

06 February 2012

Hear how you can prepare for the EYFS changes on their way.

Nursery World Show: Exhibitors - Make it a date!

by Sue Learner, 06 February 2012

It's time to plan your visit to the Nursery World Show 2012,...

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