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Changing the mindset

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 24, 2019
    • | Nursery World
As a caring profession, the early years sector can play a role in shifting priorities away from profit and towards well-being

Too good to be true?

    Opinion
  • Monday, February 19, 2018
    • | Nursery World
Natalie Perera argues that the early years sector should welcome scrutiny of Ofsted grades

Opinion: In my View - A great place for anyone

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, March 5, 2008
    • | Nursery World
I am 17 and studying for a diploma in childcare and education at college. In our class there are 18 female and three male students. I am told that three male students is quite high in comparison to previous years.

Who works in childcare?

    Opinion
  • Thursday, March 29, 2018
    • | Nursery World
We need working conditions in the childcare sector to improve, for both staff and the children they care for, says Professor Helen Penn

Opinion: Keep care affordable

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, April 15, 2008
    • | Nursery World
Today, few parents can afford to stay at home to look after their young children. Living costs mean that most parents don't choose to work - they have to work. This is especially true for London parents, who experience the highest cost of living in the UK, including childcare that is 25 per cent more than the average national rate. By cruel irony, London also has above-average child poverty rates. It is therefore essential that parents have access to affordable, quality childcare. As Mayor, I would make this a policy priority.

Opinion remains divided over the merits of snap inspections

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, September 7, 2005
    • | Nursery World
The point of unannounced Ofsted inspection is to see the 'normal everyday' standards, high or low, or a mixture of both, in the provision, without a show put on. These new-style inspections are a must if we are ever to permanently raise standards in all provisions.

Editor’s view - The full picture

    Opinion
  • Monday, October 16, 2017
    • | Nursery World
Professor Cathy Nutbrown’s review of early years and childcare qualfications in 2012 found 445 available, of which 223 were deemed full and relevant.

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