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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

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A leading MP has called for the Government to better evaluate the impact of its policies after our investigation found that the 30 hours offer is penalising disadvantaged children.

Unpicking Ofsted Reports, part 10: Monitoring and Evaluation – A rounded view

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

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When it comes to vulnerable children, how should settings approach areas such as assessment and planning and performance management, asks Pennie Akehurst

European nursery chain LPCR buys Head Start group

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Les Petits Chaperons Rouges, which owns Kiddi Caru, has acquired the Head Start Day Nursery group of four settings.

More than half of nurseries put up their fees last year

Monday, November 12, 2018

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According to the Department for Education’s (DfE) Early Years and Childcare Providers’ survey, 53 per cent of nurseries increased their fees for at least one age group in the last 12 months.

Kids Allowed in pole postion

Monday, November 12, 2018

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For the 11th year running Busy Bees has come top in our table of the 25 largest chains, while Kids Allowed takes the top spot for quality with the highest proportion of Ofsted grades.

£600m underspend as parents shun Tax-Free Childcare

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Just a fraction of families eligible for Tax-Free Childcare are using it, Nursery World can reveal.

Rise in number of childminders without qualifications

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Research shows a decline in the number of Level 3 childminders and fewer with any sector-related qualifications.

The Big Picture - Extended Learning

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Bermondsey Community Nursery has been transformed into a light, bright learning space for young children thanks to a recent refurbishment.

River of Poppies

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Children from First Place Nursery in Radlett, Hertfordshire have been busy making huge poppies and joining in with a community project to create a flowing river of poppies through the village.

EXCLUSIVE In Focus: 30 hours: the hidden cost

Monday, November 12, 2018

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What price are the most vulnerable children paying for the Government’s flagship childcare policy? Our FOI investigation reveals that nearly a fifth of councils have cut nursery places in the past year or are currently doing so.

Nursery Chains: Mental Health and Well-Being - All in the mind

Monday, November 12, 2018

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With a quarter of the workforce considering leaving the profession due to stress, Karen Faux talks to some of the settings that are proactively taking steps to improve staff mental health, well-being and sense of belonging

EYFS Activities: We’ve explored… butterflies

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Children at one setting learned about the lifecycle of butterflies by caring for a disabled one, explains Annette Rawstrone

Streets Ahead

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Tops Day Nursery in Corfe Mullen has been holding regular visits to nearby Streets Meadow Care Home.

Taming Dragons

Monday, November 12, 2018

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As part of celebrations for World Animal Day, all four Boys and Girls Nurseries in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Stanmore and Watford welcomed some special little guests from ZooLab.

Eating Well and Keeping Fit

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Children at the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Pembury Nursery in Hackney have been learning about staying fit and healthy.

Inclusion - Supporting… Jaipreet

Monday, November 12, 2018

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How one nursery in the West Midlands helped a Punjabi-speaking girl become a confident talker in English before moving on to school. By Annette Rawstrone

STAR PHOTO - Fright kids

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Children at Bright Kids Nurseries in Crabbs Cross and Studley got into the festive ‘spirit’ and enjoyed more treats than tricks at their Halloween parties.

Inequality persists

Opinion

Monday, November 12, 2018

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A recent OECD report confirms that the UK needs to better support disadvantaged children in order to improve their prospects

EYFS Best Practice in schools - Set to work?

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Grouping by ability is growing in popularity despite evidence showing that it can have a range of negative impacts for children. Charlotte Goddard investigates

Top Talent

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Children at Laurette’s Little Learners childminding setting in Rochdale enjoyed being creative by having a go at designing their own tops.

Non-Verbal Communication - On message?

Monday, November 12, 2018

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How adults communicate non-verbally with children aged three to five has a profound effect on self-esteem and self-belief, explains Charlotte Goddard

High Achievers

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Following a conversation about ‘what we want to be when we grow up’, children from Kidzrus Nursery in Swinton visited Barton Airport to watch pilots flying and landing their planes.

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