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Monkeypox listed as a notifiable disease in UK as cases rise

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

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From today (8 June), Monkeypox is recognised in law as a notifiable infectious disease under the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010.

Coronavirus: Dismay as early years staff told they won't be sent testing kits

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

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Nursery workers and childminders will have to travel to test centres to access asymptomatic testing for Covid-19, unlike those working in nursery classes and maintained nurseries, who will be sent home testing kits – a decision branded as ‘unfair’ and ‘insulting’ by the sector.

Nurseries call for early years staff to be vaccinated

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

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Nursery groups are calling on the Government to commit to prioritising childcare workers for vaccination against Covid-19.

New helpline for early years providers and school to report positive Covid-19 cases launched

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

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A dedicated helpline has been launched to advise early years providers and schools on what action to take if they have a confirmed positive case of Covid-19 within their setting.

Mulberry Bush gains praise for staying open amid coronavirus cases

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

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Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield has stayed open, after three staff members and a child tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month.

New early years guidance for settings planning for wider opening

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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Childcare providers have been told by the Government to ‘use their professional judgement’ and ‘follow alternative approaches’ if they choose as they plan to reopen to all children, in new guidance for early years settings.

Coronavirus: Group of major providers calls for delayed school start for young children

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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The Covid-19 response group, formed by more than 70 childcare groups and the sector membership organisations, has called on the Government to allow children to delay starting Reception until January or April 2021 and to stay at their early years settings instead.

Large nursery groups join forces to meet coronavirus challenges

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Friday, March 20, 2020

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More than 20 of the UK's leading nursery operators and early years organisations have formed a working group to co-ordinate responses and lobbying on the coronavirus crisis.

Nursery group offers free plant-based meals to staff

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Friday, March 13, 2020

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Tops Day Nurseries is providing staff with vegan or vegetarian snacks and lunches as part of efforts to protect the environment.

Nurseries not covered by insurance for coronavirus closures

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

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Philippe Fraser, director of London-based Bilingual Nurseries and Les Petites Etoiles, has raised concerns about the financial viability of childcare settings if they have to close to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Co-op Childcare gains top first aid award

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

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Co-op Childcare has become the first large childcare provider to achieve Millie’s Mark at all its sites.

Stress and mental health problems taking their toll on early years staff

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Friday, June 1, 2018

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One in four early years workers are considering leaving the sector due to stress and mental health problems, a major survey has revealed.

Government unveils example menus and food guidance

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Monday, November 27, 2017

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The Government’s long-awaited guide menus and dietary advice for early years settings were finally published this month.

Tell us what you think about nursery food

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Monday, October 19, 2015

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Nursery World and the Children's Food Trust have joined forces to launch a nationwide survey of provision of food in early years settings

Government seeks sector's views on compulsory first aid training

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Friday, October 16, 2015

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A Government consultation has been launched on proposals for all newly qualified nursery staff to undertake paediatric first aid training for the first time.

Injury case 'wake-up call' for sector on health

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Friday, August 9, 2013

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The news that a nursery worker has won a back injury case against her former employer has highlighted a lack of awareness in the sector of the importance of workplace risk assessments, say experts.

Wales sets out ten-year vision for childcare

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

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The Welsh Assembly has published its first early years and childcare plan, detailing ways in which it will support families and young children over the next ten years.

Nursery World Awards 2013 - the shortlists revealed

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

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The waiting is over - it's time to unveil the shortlists for each category in the Nursery World Awards 2013

Cambridgeshire nursery first to win children's food award

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Friday, June 7, 2013

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A Cambridgeshire nursery has become the first in the country to receive the Children's Food Trust's new national award for excellence in children's food.

Grants available for projects that boost vitamin D in children

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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Early years practitioners can apply for a grant of up to 5,000 to fund projects that raise awareness of the importance of vitamin D and boost the intake in pre-school children.

Milk supplier's suspension puts delivery in disarray

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Friday, April 5, 2013

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Milk supplier Scotts has been suspended from claiming for free nursery milk after a number of discrepancies in its claims.

Outcome of the government nursery milk review is still awaited

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Friday, April 5, 2013

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Last June, the Government launched a review into the Nursery Milk Scheme to try to cut the rising costs of the initiative.

Outstanding nursery under investigation after child accident

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Monday, February 4, 2013

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A Kids 1st Nursery is being investigated by Ofsted, following an incident at the setting where a nine-month-old girl lost the tip of her finger after it was trapped under a door.

'Don't outlaw risk,' experts say after tragedy

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Friday, September 28, 2012

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Early years settings should weigh up the benefits of outdoor play against the risks and include children in their assessment so that valuable opportunities are not lost, play experts have advised following the death of a child at a nursery's outdoor area.

Funding to boost vitamin D intake in pre-school children

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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Early years settings can apply for a grant of up to 5,000 to fund projects that promote vitamin D and encourage children under the age of five to take supplements.

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Monkeypox listed as a notifiable disease in UK as cases rise

Coronavirus: Dismay as early years staff told they won't be sent testing kits

Nurseries call for early years staff to be vaccinated

New helpline for early years providers and school to report positive Covid-19 cases launched

Mulberry Bush gains praise for staying open amid coronavirus cases

New early years guidance for settings planning for wider opening

Coronavirus: Group of major providers calls for delayed school start for young children

Large nursery groups join forces to meet coronavirus challenges

Nursery group offers free plant-based meals to staff

Nurseries not covered by insurance for coronavirus closures

Co-op Childcare gains top first aid award

Stress and mental health problems taking their toll on early years staff

Government unveils example menus and food guidance

Tell us what you think about nursery food

Government seeks sector's views on compulsory first aid training

Injury case 'wake-up call' for sector on health

Wales sets out ten-year vision for childcare

Nursery World Awards 2013 - the shortlists revealed

Cambridgeshire nursery first to win children's food award

Grants available for projects that boost vitamin D in children

Milk supplier's suspension puts delivery in disarray

Outcome of the government nursery milk review is still awaited

Outstanding nursery under investigation after child accident

'Don't outlaw risk,' experts say after tragedy

Funding to boost vitamin D intake in pre-school children

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