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To the point...

    News
  • Wednesday, May 17, 2006
    • | Nursery World
Our weekly columnist Beatrix Campbell looks behind the statistics of parents who have learning disabilities Surely not! But that's terrible! These would have been the reactions of thousands of us reading the report published last week which revealed that half of parents with learning difficulties lose their children.

Nursery World Awards 2011: Judges - Making their minds up

    Features
  • Tuesday, September 27, 2011
    • | Nursery World
There were some difficult decisions this year for our panel of judges, made up of leading figures from all parts of the early years sector. They used their knowledge and experience to the full on judging day - a huge thank you to every one of them.

Quality rewarded

    Other
  • Monday, May 18, 2015
    • | Nursery World
Sprowston Nursery Playgroup was awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted.

Sharing the vision

    News
  • Wednesday, May 17, 2006
    • | Nursery World
The director of the children's centre leadership course, Dr Margy Whalley, outlines its vision and goals These are exciting times to be working in children's centres. Currently we have 800, and by 2010 there should be 3,500, representing one in every community. Tony Blair described children's centres as the new frontier for the welfare state and the education system. I think children's centres can be much more than a frontier. They can be a whole new territory.

Study days

    News
  • Wednesday, May 17, 2006
    • | Nursery World
As Carmen Robinson progresses through her NVQ 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development, she explains how she has applied theories of observation to life in the nursery There have been no meetings at college during April and I have spent my time trying to familiarise myself with observing the children in my classroom, to gain an objective view for recording information.

Social media - In safe hands

    Features
  • Monday, May 18, 2015
    • | Nursery World
A safeguarding strategy for your online activity is vital for protecting the children in your care. Expert Kate Tyler runs through the key areas you should be thinking about.

Our recommended read

    News
  • Wednesday, June 14, 2006
    • | Nursery World
Developing play for the under-3s The Treasure Basket and Heuristic Play

Hard facts

    News
  • Wednesday, May 17, 2006
    • | Nursery World
A colour theme lends itself to the use of non-fiction texts, giving children the chance to become familiar with their conventions and enjoy finding out A topic on colour clearly offers the opportunity to explore and investigate a wide rage of themes through a variety of high-quality children's picture books. There are so many stories that have colour as a theme, that one need never be lost for inspiration.

Taint of complaints

    News
  • Wednesday, May 17, 2006
    • | Nursery World
I have worked in childcare for 30 years. I am in full agreement that we should have a set of daycare standards to provide a consistent quality of service throughout the country. I have no objection to Ofsted inspectors arriving at any time at my nursery. What I do feel is unfair is the complaints system on the Ofsted report.

Welsh child obesity rises

    News
  • Tuesday, June 1, 2010
    • | Nursery World
The number of children in Wales who are overweight and obese has risen over the past year.

Nursery Equipment: Planning - Be inspired

    Features
  • Wednesday, May 20, 2015
    • | Nursery World
To create effective 'enabling environments', we must be open to ideas from a range of sources, including educational pioneers, overseas settings and children themselves, says Nicole Weinstein.

In brief...Deaf and blind children at Carnbooth School in Glasgow

    News
  • Wednesday, December 19, 2001
    • | Nursery World
Deaf and blind children at Carnbooth School in Glasgow will be able to enjoy the texture and smell of plants in a specially landscaped garden thanks to a 5,000 cheque from the Abbey National and a bright idea from garden designer Ann McNair, who started the garden with a few scented pot plants that she thought the children would enjoy.

Good practice

    News
  • Wednesday, May 3, 2006
    • | Nursery World
Small-world play needs to reflect the interests of the children in the setting. Listening carefully to children and talking to them about their current interests and concerns can support and enhance planning. Sensitive educators will respond to current interests and enthusiasms brought into the setting by the children, as well as planning to offer a range of small worlds based on themes that they feel are important.

Tax credits 'need reform'

    News
  • Wednesday, June 7, 2006
    • | Nursery World
Children's charities called for an overhaul of the tax credit system last week as the Government confirmed that just under two million families were overpaid 1.8bn in the past year. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) said it was concerned about the number of families forced to hand back money when overpayments are made.

Pay tax credits to care providers, says NDNA

    News
  • Wednesday, May 3, 2006
    • | Nursery World
The National Day Nurseries Association is calling for tax credits to be paid directly to childcare providers, after the Government admitted last week that for the second year running families had received 'gigantic' overpayments. The Public Accounts Committee report said that Revenue & Customs tried to recover an estimated 2.2bn in 2004/05.

Child-friendly policy 'overlooks families'

    News
  • Wednesday, May 3, 2006
    • | Nursery World
Parents would feel more comfortable leaving their children in childcare if the Every Child Matters framework contained more family-friendly policies, the author of a report by a leading think-tank has told Nursery World. The Other Glass Ceiling: The domestic politics of parenting, by Demos, recommends that a new inspection and assessment framework should be developed for providers, from childminders to extended schools, focusing on public values.

Only this week left to send in entries for this year's Nursery World/ Daycare Trust children's art competition

    News
  • Wednesday, May 3, 2006
    • | Nursery World
Childcarers have only this week left to send in entries for this year's Nursery World/ Daycare Trust children's art competition, which closes on Thursday 11 May. We are seeking young artists to paint or draw pictures of themselves in their ideal childcare environment, for example in their ideal play area or outdoor space. First prizes include 75 worth of toys and gift vouchers for children and their carers. Entry forms can be downloaded at our website www.nurseryworld.co.uk. Send artwork and completed entry forms to: Children's Art Competition, Nursery World, Admiral House, 66-68 East Smithfield, London E1W 1BX.

In brief...Unaffordable Christmas wish lists

    News
  • Wednesday, December 19, 2001
    • | Nursery World
Unaffordable Christmas wish lists could become a thing of the past in the Republic of Ireland if the Fine Gael party succeeds in banning advertising children's toys on television until after 6pm. Last week Fine Gael consumer protection spokeswoman Deirdre Clune called for a ban on toy advertisements during children's prime viewing hours. 'This should be the last Christmas where children's television programmes are targeted by toy advertisers when parents can't be watching as well,' Ms Clune said. 'What we need is a 6pm watershed for all advertising of children's products. Toy manufacturers claim they are targeting parents. If that is the case, let them push the products when parents can watch television with their children.' Ms Clune is also campaigning for a review of sponsorships and advertising in schools. 'Schoolchildren are a captive market and it is unfair to expect teachers to be judges of what products can and cannot be marketed. You only have to look to the US to see what can happen. A fast food chain there sponsors schools' healthy eating literature.'

Nursery Equipment: Introduction - All purpose

    Features
  • Tuesday, May 4, 2010
    • | Nursery World
The provision of stimulating equipment and the input of caring adults are essential for the development of babies and toddlers. Penny Tassoni offers some tips on how to create a nurturing environment for the under-threes.

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.

EYFS Best Practice: All about... ICT

    Features
  • Monday, June 1, 2015
    • | Nursery World
With digital technology now an integral part of children's everyday lives, settings must consider how they can best use it to support learning. Dr Christine Stephen draws on 15 years of research to look at how children's preferences vary and what support educators can offer

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