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Play is back! Long live play!

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2015
    • | Nursery World
While there was a lot to celebrate in Ofsted's annual early years report, Sir Michael Wilshaw's drive for more of the poorest twos in schools is more of a challenge, says Penny Tassoni

Progress, or problem?

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 15, 2015
    • | Nursery World
On the face of it, the Government's policy of increasing 'free' childcare to 30 hours a week seems like a jolly good idea.

Editor's view - Wales the brave

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 1, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The Welsh Government deserves plaudits for its bravery in implementing the play-based Foundation Phase for threeto seven-year-olds - radical indeed compared to the way that things are progressing in England.

To the Point - Ways out of poverty

    Opinion
  • Monday, May 4, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The election manifestos of the main parties all include ideas for reducing poverty - the next step is a comprehensive strategy, says Julia Unwin.

A world-class system

    Opinion
  • Monday, March 9, 2015
    • | Nursery World
We all know how important a child's first years are, but increasingly research is showing the full impact of those early experiences on our education and later lives.

In loco parentis

    Opinion
  • Monday, February 23, 2015
    • | Nursery World
When I was young, it was the accepted norm that children were parented at home, and educated at school.

Editor's view - Rethinking the balance

    Opinion
  • Monday, August 11, 2014
    • | Nursery World
This month's Working Mum column gives a real insight into the continuing problems that parents face in trying to arrange childcare - in this instance, out-of-school provision for her elder daughter who starts reception next term.

For a better world

    Opinion
  • Monday, May 19, 2014
    • | Nursery World
Professor Cathy Nutbrown imagines what a better world it could be for young children

Alarm over Ofsted data delay

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, April 22, 2014
    • | Nursery World
An investigation by the Pre-school Learning Alliance has revealed severe delays in the publication of hundreds of early years inspections.

We need a little mutual respect

    Opinion
  • Thursday, April 10, 2014
    • | Nursery World
I remember Sir Michael Wilshaw was furious when the Government dared to criticise his department. Lack of respect for your work degrades your self esteem, leading to poor outcomes, I feel his pain.

Editor's view - Red tape removal

    Opinion
  • Monday, February 24, 2014
    • | Nursery World
There's no doubt that the raft of reforms announced as part of the Government's response to the 'Regulation of Childcare' consultation are a sincere attempt to make childcare more affordable and accessible.

Support existing childcarers to build expertise

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 13, 2014
    • | Nursery World
Moves to attract new childcare professionals mustn't obscure the need to develop the skills of those already working, says Liz Bayram, chief executive of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years

A model for failure?

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, August 6, 2013
    • | Nursery World
Childminder agencies are being rushed in despite fundamental flaws, argues Neil Leitch

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