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Childcare & Early Years News
16 May 2008
Latest news from the early years sector, including policy developments in Sure Start, children's centres, nurseries, and childcare issues.
Flexible working rights for parents of older children
Plans to extend flexible working to parents of children aged up to 16 have been warmly welcomed.
Conservatives pledge to support lone parent families
The Conservative Party must become more single parent-friendly, shadow work and pensions secretary Chris Grayling has said.
Playground to be turned into adventure trail
A playground in the Devon village of Littleham is to be turned into an adventure trail using £2,000 from Devon County Council. The trail will see children exploring a circular...
Children & Early Years: College ends its nursery provision
The principal of one of the north of England's largest colleges has defended its decision to shut two popular on-site nurseries.
Children & Early Years: Protest at closure of support group
A campaign has been launched to save a support group for mothers in north-west London.
In Depth
Analysis - Is the DCSF too unwieldy to deliver?
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has raised concerns that the Department for Children, Schools and Families lacks focus on coherent policy and outcomes. Helen Gilbert investigates whether...
Interview: Positive signals - Meghan Scott, tutor, Love and Cuddles
There are a wealth of opportunities open to toddlers these days. There's baby yoga, baby theatre and now the youngest children are adding another string...
Positive Images Awards
CYP Now's annual Positive Images Awards recognise work that combats the negative portrayal of young people in the media. For an entry form for this year's awards click here...
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Children & Early Years: Children's centre focus - The Grange Children's Centre
Where is it? The Grange Primary School, Stonyfield, Netherton
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Editorial: Children's services remain colour-blind
Findings of a study about engaging black and minority ethnic...
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Opinion: We must not lose sight of Sure Start's aim
There has been much debate in recent weeks about the...
Childcare and Early Years Events
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
4 June 2008, United Nations
Promoting positive behaviour in the early years
10 June 2008, Edinburgh, Children in Scotland
NDNA Annual Conference and Awards
19-20 June 2008, Manchester, National Day Nurseries Association
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