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Loophole left in child protection

    News
  • Wednesday, December 11, 2002
    • | Nursery World
The Scottish Executive moved to strengthen its proposed child protection legislation last week, but faces demands for further action after failing to close the loophole that leaves privately-hired nannies unchecked. Michael White, Scottish regional officer of the Professional Association of Teachers, said he plans to write to the Executive to seek further amendments to the Protection of Children (Scotland) Bill. 'There is a loophole there. While nannies hired through agencies are regulated, those taken on privately are not,' he said.

Outdoor Play in the Early Years

    News
  • Wednesday, November 27, 2002
    • | Nursery World
Some food for thought in your professional career Outdoor Play in the Early Years: Management and innovation (second edition). Edited by Helen Bilton. (David Fulton, 15, 020 8996 3618). Reviewed by Kathryn Solly, headteacher at Chelsea Open Air Nursery School, London

EYP Update: CWDC supports next steps forward

    Features
  • Tuesday, March 3, 2009
    • | Nursery World
The next phase of workforce reform, as spelled out in the Government's recent refresh of the Ten-Year Childcare Strategy, is 'ambitious and achievable', according to Thom Crabbe, national programme manager for early years at CWDC.

Scottish Executive consultation extended

    News
  • Wednesday, January 15, 2003
    • | Nursery World
The Scottish Executive has extended to 28 February the time allowed for responses to a consultation on how best to improve children's dental health. Published in September, the consultation points out that more than 60 per cent of children from areas of severe deprivation have dental disease by the age of three, while 55 per cent of all Scottish children have dental disease by the age of five. The consultation seeks views on healthy eating and health promotion, enhancing dental services and alternative ways of using fluoride. Responses and requests for copies of the document should be sent to Sandra Smith, Public Health Policy 1.1, 3E(S), St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG., or e-mailed to childrensoralhealth@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.

Nursery staff lose pay protection

    News
  • Wednesday, March 14, 2007
    • | Nursery World
Nursery nurses in Sunderland have been told they are to lose pay protection brought in following the implementation of the Single Status Agreement as the city council tries to stave off further costly legal challenges.

Refresh yourself

    News
  • Wednesday, November 27, 2002
    • | Nursery World
Crechendo Training reminds us that it's time to sign up for the rest of its winter and spring courses in London that are of relevance to nannies. First Aid for Babies and Children will be taught on Saturday 7 December and Wednesday 11 December, price 89; the Child Development Workshop on Wednesday 19 February and Wednesday 14 May, price 55; and Understanding Your Child's Behaviour on Wednesday 26 March, price 55. For more information about Crechendo courses phone 020 8772 8160.

Busy Bees celebrates 30 years

    News
  • Monday, November 25, 2013
    • | Nursery World
Celebrations at Busy Bees nurseries across the country for the 30th birthday of the UK's largest nursery group include parties, competitions and a world record attempt.

NW inspires stage show

    News
  • Tuesday, March 10, 2009
    • | Nursery World
What happened after a lonely woman wrote a letter to Nursery World in 1935 has been turned into a theatrical production touring the country.

Reader offer

    News
  • Wednesday, March 14, 2007
    • | Nursery World
Nature's Playground - Activities, Crafts and Games to Encourage Children to Get Outdoors by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield (Frances Lincoln, 16.99) is brimful of adventures, games, crafts and inspirational photographs, all designed to get children outdoors and to take advantage of whatever nature has to offer throughout the year. Nursery World readers can buy the book at the special price of 14.99 inc p&p. Simply ring 01235 827702 and quote ref: 46NP.

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