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How are we doing?

    News
  • Wednesday, November 26, 2003
    • | Nursery World
There are so many ways to monitor a child's progress and, says Jennie Lindon, good practice will include staff reflecting on observations of their own behaviour Part of a positive approach to children's behaviour is to keep track of events to monitor their progress. Staff alertness, simple tracking techniques and ordinary conversation can all help you gather information.

A Unique Child: Inclusion - Rigid thinking

    Features
  • Monday, October 16, 2017
    • | Nursery World
Is your nursery space working for or against gender diversity? Dr Jen Lyttleton-Smith examines why promoting gender diversity and avoiding stereotypical roles is important when working with young children, and how settings can change their practice and environment for the better

Open for business a monthly round-up of new launches

    News
  • Thursday, August 9, 2007
    • | Nursery World
- A large Yorkshire childcare group has extended its offer by launching out-of-school services. Rosedene Nurseries in Guisborough, East Cleveland, will run after-school, breakfast and holiday clubs in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Sure Start. Based at Chaloner Primary School, the clubs have 24 places for children under 14.

Twenty per cent of child deaths caused by road injuries

    News
  • Wednesday, November 26, 2003
    • | Nursery World
Twenty per cent of child deaths in England are caused by road injuries and about 13,000 fewer children a year would be killed or injured if a traffic speed limit of 20 miles per hour in residential areas was introduced, says the Health Development Agency, following research which found that children from poorer backgrounds are at a higher risk of accidental death and injury. HDA chief executive Paul Streets said, 'The difference in road injury rates between poor and rich children is a stark and unacceptable example of health inequality.' The HDA is to work with local authorities to implement the lower speed limit in disadvantaged areas.

Pirates of the Pennines

    News
  • Friday, August 10, 2007
    • | Nursery World
Captain Jack Sparrow leads his gang of cut-throat pirates on to Yorkshire's biggest inland beach at Eureka! The Museum for Children in Halifax. The Eureka! beach is open to museum visitors from 1 August until 3 September and is playing host to Pirates Ahoy! every Wednesday. Any children who come dressed as pirates get free entry. In case the weather takes a turn for the worse, Pirates Rough McClough and Pigswill Jill will direct visitors to a treasure hunt inside the museum. Other themed events include donkey rides every Thursday, and a beach party with sand sculpting workshops every Saturday.

Award winner

    News
  • Wednesday, November 26, 2003
    • | Nursery World
In January this year, Gamesley Early Excellence Centre, in Glossop, Derbyshire, became the first early years setting to receive a British Education and Communications Technology Agency (BECTA) award for its work in ICT, in the category 'Innovation and Change'. This award-winning museum can be viewed on www.24hourmuseum.org.uk.

In Brief: Children's teeth damaged by 'healthy' juices

    News
  • Friday, August 10, 2007
    • | Nursery World
Children's teeth are being damaged by 'healthy' fruit juices which can contain as much sugar as some fizzy drinks, a dentists' group has warned. Dr Philip Stemmer, a dentist at Teeth for Life, is advising parents and childcarers to restrict children to one glass of fruit juice or full-sugar cordial per day, to only give acidic drinks at mealtimes and have children consume soft drinks through a straw to limit contact with teeth.

Fun and fitness

    Other
  • Monday, October 5, 2015
    • | Nursery World
Happy Child Nursery in Ealing, west London, ran a Fun and Fitness week with lots of activities.

New schools may boost staff careers

    News
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2003
    • | Nursery World
Nursery staff can expect enhanced career development as integrated community schools are introduced across Scotland, if the experience of pilots in Stirling is repeated.

Key Donation

    Other
  • Monday, April 2, 2018
    • | Nursery World
The Goslings Pre-school in Sandbach received a donation from a housebuilding company to upgrade its computer systems and buy sensory equipment for children with autism.

Nannies fly high

    News
  • Wednesday, November 26, 2003
    • | Nursery World
It's often said that the sky's the limit for Norland Nannies, and that may be put to the test as the new 'Sky Nanny' service on Gulf Air takes off. Norlander Clare Dent (left) helped to train Sky Nanny Sarah Armitage and others after the prestigious Norland college was asked to develop a childcare course for flight attendants of the airline who will be looking after the needs of children flying either unaccompanied or with their families on routes between London, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Sydney. Norland principal Kay Crosse said, 'The college worked hand in glove with Gulf Air's in-flight services team on all aspects of this service such as the duties of the Sky Nanny, children's meals and in-flight activities for children of varying ages.'

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