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Thursday, August 10, 2017

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Many nurseries that plan to offer 30 hour childcare from next month can only do so by limiting places, raising concerns that thousands of working parents could miss out.

An open letter to the DfE early years director

Opinion

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

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An open letter to newly appointed director of early years and childcare at the Department for Education, Michelle Dyson.

Kids Planet buys nursery number 20

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

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The North West nursery group has bought an 80-place nursery in Cheshire.

100th nursery gains paediatric first aid award

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

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Townhouse Private Day Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent has become the 100th setting to achieve Millie’s Mark, less than a year after its launch.

Busy Bees adds to string of acquisitions

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

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The UK’s largest group has bought six more nurseries, continuing its run of deals this year.

30 hours take-up exceeds forecast in York, study shows

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Over 200 more places than anticipated were taken up by parents in the city-wide pilot of the 30 hours in York, according to an evaluation report.

Struggling nurseries told to do parents' ironing and use volunteers

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Nurseries are being advised by local authorities to be ‘more creative’ to remain sustainable, with suggestions including taking in ironing and seeking donations.

We need better data

Opinion

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Nursery World columnist Natalie Perera argues the case for more data in the early years sector.

Interview - David Gibb

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Mr Gibb will release his second album aimed at children and families, Climb That Tree, on 25 August, followed by a 14-date UK tour.

Best days of their lives

Opinion

Monday, August 7, 2017

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As children and parents get ready for 'real school', Michael Pettavel cautions against rushing into the future

Lulu Gets a Cat by Anna McQuinn and Rosalind Beardshaw

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Alanna Books, hardback, £11.99

The 49ers

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Nursery leavers at Treetops Alton Manor in Derbyshire made an art installation outside the nursery building.

Fluffywuffy by Simon Puttock and Matt Robertson

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Frances Lincoln, hardback, £11.99

Positive Relationships: Parenting programmes - Home truths

Monday, August 7, 2017

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An early intervention programme called Parents as First Teachers is improving parent-child interactions, the home environment and, as a result, child outcomes, writes Annette Rawstrone

Childcare Counsel - absences through illness and stress

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Our resident employment lawyer, Caroline Robins, senior associate solicitor at Eversheds Sutherland, answers your questions

Bristol Cream

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Children at Clifton Tots Day Nursery in Bristol have been learning about local produce.

Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Walker Books, hardback, £11.99

Boo Who? by Ben Clanton

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Walker Books, hardback, £11.99

Happi Holidays

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Happitime Playgroup in Hackney held an end-of-term party at the nursery.

Monster Baby by Sarah Dyer

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Otter-Barry Books, hardback, £11.99

Learning & Development: Music - Natural rhythm

Monday, August 7, 2017

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How one setting is supporting children’s innate musicality and communication development with the help of a visiting musician. By Caroline Vollans

Management - Time out

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Summer is the time to get your house in order, says Chris Roblett, director of childcare and operations at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries and Nursery World’s Operations Manager of the Year 2016

School Ready

Monday, August 7, 2017

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Eighty children from Jubilee Day Nursery and Jubilee Gems Day Nursery in Padworth, Berkshire enjoyed a special graduation ceremony and picnic before they move on to school in September.

Slowly does it