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Actually, it does matter

Monday, June 8, 2020

| Nursery World

With the spotlight on protests around the world against racism, educators and the early years sector can be a force for change and make a lasting difference to how children view race, argues Laura Henry-Allain

Apprentices and training key to solving the early years staffing crisis

Opinion

Thursday, June 3, 2021

| Nursery World

We need to make the most of apprenticeship schemes and training programmes to recruit and retain early years staff, argues Karen Derbyshire, head of sector at training provider Realise

Do graduates and ratings really make no difference?

Opinion

Monday, March 6, 2017

| Nursery World

Following a study claiming that graduate staff and Ofsted Outstandings have little impact on children’s outcomes, a group of early years academics take issue with its methods

Diary of an Early Childhood Studies Student: Settling In

Features

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

| Nursery World

Kezia Thurgood-Parkes begins a regular blog following the progress of her degree at Sheffield Hallam.

Who works in childcare?

Opinion

Thursday, March 29, 2018

| Nursery World

We need working conditions in the childcare sector to improve, for both staff and the children they care for, says Professor Helen Penn

Early years FGM training essential to protect children

Opinion

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

| Nursery World

With estimates stating that 11 cases of Female Genital Mutilation are reported daily in the UK, Angie Marriott FGM expert, and consultant at The Training Hub, explains why training for early years professionals is essential in order to protect children.

Time for a rethink on early years degrees

Opinion

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

| Nursery World

Early years degrees vary hugely and need attention, say Verity Campbell-Barr and Katherine Gulliver. Is it time for the next Nutbrown moment?

How the Building on Success training programme has helped me navigate change

Opinion

Friday, June 17, 2022

| Nursery World

The Government’s Early Years Professional Development Programme was launched in 2019 to improve the quality of all children’s outcomes. Pre-school manager Hayley Woods explains how its phase two programme, delivered by the Education Development Trust, is helping her meet new challenges.

Public we win, Public you lose

Opinion

Friday, March 7, 2014

| Nursery World

The Early Years Educator entry criteria are yet another example of a policy that has been rushed out without any attempt at joined up thinking, says Ross Midgley.

A world of difference in India

Opinion

Monday, October 23, 2017

| Nursery World

Nursery World's Ruth Thomson reports from our trip to see early years education in India, from nurseries to Diwali celebrations

Early years graduates need salaries that reflect their qualifications

Opinion

Friday, January 18, 2019

| Nursery World

A new study highlights the challenges facing early years settings and how the Government can intervene.

Why we are introducing childminder agencies

Opinion

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

| Nursery World

The agencies being introduced by the Children and Families Bill will support great childminders and encourage more to enter the profession, says Education Minister Elizabeth Truss

Action needed to recruit and retain early years teachers

Opinion

Thursday, April 7, 2016

| Nursery World

The Government needs to end disparity between EYTS and QTS if we’re to recruit more graduates into early years settings, says Deborah Harris, senior lecturer in Early Childhood Education and Care at Newman University

Nursery teachers are not the only answer to closing the gap

Opinion

Friday, November 11, 2016

| Nursery World

Sue Martin, professor of early childhood education in Toronto, says that Save the Children's call for more nursery teachers is missing the mark

How can we achieve gender balance in the early years workforce?

Opinion

Thursday, November 23, 2017

| Nursery World

Around 5 per cent of men now work in early years, but as June O'Sullivan explains, we need thoughtful debate on men in childcare now more than ever

Why physical activity in the early years is so vital

Opinion

Monday, January 24, 2022

| Nursery World

A free course, a finalist in the Nursery World Awards 2021, aims to train early years practitioners to boost young children's physical development. Dr Jackie Musgrave of the Open University, who helped design it, explains the thinking behind it

Functional skills tests are a joke!

Opinion

Friday, August 21, 2015

| Nursery World

As students receive their GCSE results, Ross Midgley, managing director of PBD Early Years Training, argues that functional skills testing is not rigorous enough to ensure good standards.

Supporting the mental health of early years staff

Opinion

Monday, June 18, 2018

| Nursery World

Sarah Fillingham shares her nursery group's approach to mental health and well-being

A far-reaching vision for the workforce in Wales

Opinion

Monday, October 6, 2014

| Nursery World

Huw Lewis, minister for education and skills, Wales, explains the Welsh Government's plans for the early years

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Actually, it does matter

Apprentices and training key to solving the early years staffing crisis

More apprenticeship answers needed

Do graduates and ratings really make no difference?

Diary of an Early Childhood Studies Student: Settling In

Who works in childcare?

Early years FGM training essential to protect children

Time for a rethink on early years degrees

How the Building on Success training programme has helped me navigate change

Public we win, Public you lose

A world of difference in India

Early years graduates need salaries that reflect their qualifications

Why we are introducing childminder agencies

Action needed to recruit and retain early years teachers

Nursery teachers are not the only answer to closing the gap

How can we achieve gender balance in the early years workforce?

Why physical activity in the early years is so vital

Functional skills tests are a joke!

Supporting the mental health of early years staff

A far-reaching vision for the workforce in Wales

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