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Nursery Management: 30 Hours: Exclusive - A golden ticket?

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

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We know the 30 hours represents a significant saving for some parents, but is this the case for all? Katy Morton and Hannah Crown report

30 Hours, Part 11: North Yorkshire and Leicestershire - Well prepared

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Monday, September 18, 2017

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In the final part of this series,Charlotte Goddard visits the two remaining pilot areas and finds examples of best practice in communication – as well as the usual concerns about funding, with comment from James Hempsall

Fundraising - Apply yourself

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Monday, July 10, 2017

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There’s a plethora of grants out there, if you know where to find them. Caroline Voogd goes on the hunt

30 Hours: Management - A tangled web

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Monday, June 12, 2017

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What do childcare providers need to know when it comes to helping parents with the 30-hours computer application system? Hannah Crown tries to plug the gaps

30 Hours, Part 7: Working in Wigan

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Monday, May 15, 2017

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Parents in Wigan have been encouraged to get a job or take on more work because of the 30 hours, finds Charlotte Goddard

30 Hours, Part 6: Portsmouth pilot

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Monday, April 17, 2017

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Although concerns remain, some settings in Portsmouth report success so far with the 30 hours trial, writes Charlotte Goddard, while James Hempsall gives his take

Nursery Management: Schools Forums - Team spirit

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Monday, March 20, 2017

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What are schools forums and why do they matter? With funding set to take on an extra dimension from September with the free entitlement extension to 30 hours, Charlotte Goddard investigates

Nursery Management: 30 Hours: Business Support - Stretch marks

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Monday, March 20, 2017

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What next for those who won capital funding to extend their settings before September? – and for the many who did not get a grant, what other options are there? asks Karen Faux

Nursery Management: 30 Hours: Funding Rates - Number crunch

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Monday, March 20, 2017

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The way that councils are setting rates for 30 hours funding varies widely across the country. Jo Parkes assesses some big differences in approach

30 Hours, Part 5: York - Collective action

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Monday, March 20, 2017

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York’s pilot was hit when providers refused to take part. What is happening now the rate has been raised, asks Charlotte Goddard, while James Hempsall gives his take on the pilot

30 Hours, Part 4: Northumberland - Help out there

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Monday, February 20, 2017

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In the country’s least densely populated county, Northumberland, the council is using the 30 hours trial to find out how to cater for geographically isolated families. Charlotte Goddard reports

30 Hours, Part 3: Staffordshire - Reaching out

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Monday, January 23, 2017

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Pilot area Staffordshire is liaising with local employers to find parents eligible for the funded hours, reports Charlotte Goddard

Children’s services update - Care for all

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Monday, January 23, 2017

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Throughout my career as a social worker, my interest in the welfare of young children has been focused on some of the most vulnerable in society – those on the edge of or in care, or those adopted.

30 Hours, Part 2: Swindon - Flexible friends

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Monday, December 12, 2016

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Charlotte Goddard finds out how the 30-hour pilot in Swindon is being extended to offer flexible childcare to shift-workers

30 Hours, Part 1: Hertfordshire - Free to work

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Monday, November 14, 2016

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In the first of a series looking at how the Government’s 30 hours offer of free childcare is being piloted, Charlotte Goddard explores a scheme that has places reserved for unemployed parents. Plus, James Hempsall comments

Nursery Management: Childminders - Space invaders

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Monday, September 19, 2016

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Children’s centres provide childminders and parents with a crucial place to meet and access services, but many are closing. New mum Gabriella Jozwiak finds out what is replacing them

Nursery Management: CPD - On course

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Monday, September 19, 2016

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In an austerity landscape, extensive free training is being replaced by more innovative councils with everything from partially subsidised to full profit-making models. Annette Rawstrone reports

Costs: Part 3: Business Rates - It's complicated

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Monday, August 8, 2016

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The Government’s plans for business rate relief for small companies garnered headlines, but with them come reforms making it harder to appeal. Karen Faux delves into the detail

Training Today: Apprenticeships - Time to move forward again

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Monday, July 11, 2016

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From the new standards to latest developments on GCSEs and funding, we have compiled a roundup of the latest developments to hit early years apprenticeships

Early Years Pupil Premium: Part 8 - Quality premium

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Monday, May 2, 2016

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EYPP interventions depend on quality interactions for maximum impact – and settings taking a holistic approach are training staff in shared thinking and language skills, Charlotte Goddard reports