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In brief...Guidelines on administering medicines in schools published

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  • Wednesday, September 12, 2001
    • | Nursery World
Guidelines on administering medicines in schools have been published by the Scottish Executive. They apply to all local authority pre-five centres and primary, special and secondary schools. The Administration of Medicines in Schools states that it is essential that NHS and education authorities work together to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place wherever possible when children have to be given medicine at school. It recommends that any member of staff who accepts responsibility for administering medication to a child should receive proper training and guidance. The guidance is on the Scottish Executive website under publications (see above).

A parent's guide towriting

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  • Wednesday, March 19, 2003
    • | Nursery World
Imagine the scene. You have begun to write the shopping list and have left a pen and paper on the table. A series of peculiar marks have now appeared and your child beams and announces, 'I can write too'. While for many parents, children's early writing is a bit of a mystery, it is actually part of an important journey towards literacy. The writing process

Men as equals

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  • Wednesday, March 19, 2003
    • | Nursery World
I strongly disagree with Stephen Taw's letter about men in childcare ('Limits on men', 20 February). So a few high-profile men may have been involved in criminal activities involving children - should all men be stereotyped as paedophiles? This, I feel, is discrimination. Nurseries should ensure they have a clear policy on protecting children against abuse, so those employing a mixed workforce treat everyone the same. As an NNEB working in a special needs school, I am fortunate that my school's policy implements common sense in these areas, such as ensuring that all staff and children are protected from allegations.

Under-fives test better heart care

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  • Wednesday, April 24, 2002
    • | Nursery World
An innovative study of the under-fives to see how people can avoid developing heart disease in later life was launched at Rowena Nursery School in Glasgow on Monday. Researchers hope to recruit 400 children from nurseries and other pre-five centres across Glasgow to take part in the 166,000 three-year study, called 'Randomised controlled trial of a nursery and home-based intervention for obesity prevention and cardiovascular risk factor reduction', funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Awards: Search is on for student of the year

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  • Wednesday, January 23, 2008
    • | Nursery World
Nominations are being sought for the Heinemann and Nursery World Childcare Student of the Year Award 2008, with a host of prizes on offer for the winning candidates.

Ready to move on

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  • Wednesday, June 19, 2002
    • | Nursery World
Simon Vevers offers information for people who want to use their early years qualifications and skills to develop their careers further in other areas Health visitor's assistant

Taking shape

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  • Wednesday, January 12, 2005
    • | Nursery World
Introduce the children to these engaging clay activities from Hilary White and you will soon be busy producing candle holders, pots, animals and plaques together there are many different materials that can be used for modelling, but clay is special. With its cool, malleable texture and earthy smell, you really can imagine yourself back in the Stone Age, making your family's pots and bowls as you squeeze and mould and smooth.

Do your groundwork

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  • Wednesday, October 2, 2002
    • | Nursery World
To get you started on your outdoor challenge, Julie Mountain of Learning Through Landscapes offers specialist advice and ideas The walls are bright with children's work, the book corner is fully stocked and children are playing happily in the water tray. The interior of your setting is really starting to do credit to the hard work of staff, parents and children. Wouldn't you like to be able to say the same thing about the outside space in your setting? If your quest to create a continuous learning environment has hit a bit of a snag as you head outdoors, read on!

It's a deal

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  • Wednesday, January 12, 2005
    • | Nursery World
Cooped up indoors? Then pick a card game to beat off the winter blues. Lynne Garner offers simple card games that will provide a fun and low-cost way to entertain the children At this time of year the weather is either extremely cold or wet, so playing outside may not be a favoured option. Learning simple new card games can keep children entertained indoors for hours. Apart from a few players all you will need is a pack of ordinary playing cards.

Babies choose healthy eating

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  • Monday, February 6, 2012
    • | Nursery World
Babies that feed themselves from the start of weaning are likely to eat more healthily and be an appropriate weight than babies who are spoon-fed purees, according to a new study.

Put children to rights

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  • Wednesday, October 2, 2002
    • | Nursery World
By Cherie Booth QC, a leading human rights lawyer and president of the children's charity Barnardo's There are encouraging signs that the political climate is becoming more favourable towards children and their rights. Wales has appointed a children's commissioner and Northern Ireland and Scotland will soon follow.

Children to build on nairobi link-up

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  • Wednesday, January 12, 2005
    • | Nursery World
Children from an out-of-school club in rural Angus (left) have established a link with children from a similarly rural area in Nairobi and are enjoying exchanging news via e-mail. Community education worker, Joe Brown, explained, 'We use our webcam and broadband connection and although our sound cards are not suitable, the children can type their messages and see each other at the same time. It was a great breakthrough the first time. The children at the other end were particularly excited. The technology is more taken for granted over here.'

Open eye campaign: Anti-EYFS petition grows

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  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    • | Nursery World
More than 4,200 parents, childcare experts and educationalists have signed a petition on the Number Ten website to try to stop the Early Years Foundation Stage becoming law in September.

SEED: Early years quality on the rise across the country

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  • Thursday, December 7, 2017
    • | Nursery World
The quality of early education and childcare in nurseries has risen over the past 15 years, and staff qualification levels appear to have improved, according to the latest findings of the Government-funded SEED study.

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