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Scotland's early years

20 June 2002, Nursery World

Scotland's early years sector has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Among those receiving the MBE are Ruby Burns, for services to pre-school education at Cardonald College, Glasgow; Williamina...

Creating Scotland's first National Child Health Network

20 June 2002, Nursery World

Creating Scotland's first National Child Health Network to help disseminate research and information was discussed at a Children and Families conference in Stirling last week, organised by the Health Education...

The appointment of a Children's Commissioner

20 June 2002, Nursery World

The appointment of a Children's Commissioner was high on the agenda at the Scottish Out of School Care Network annual conference in Glasgow last week. The Scottish Executive has accepted...

Quote of the week

20 June 2002, Nursery World

'Out-of-school care provides children with developmental opportunities in a relaxed setting. It also provides childcare to working parents. This is critical in helping lift families out of poverty. ' Minister...

US group buys Kinderquest

20 June 2002, Nursery World

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, the US-based specialist in employer-sponsored childcare, has bought Kinderquest, the UK's largest provider of workplace nurseries. This latest acquisition adds 49 nurseries to Bright Horizons Family...

Biggest chain goes for purpose-builds

20 June 2002, Nursery World

The UK's largest nursery group, Asquith Court Schools, has entered into a joint venture to purpose-build nurseries with Jarvis, the international facilities management group. Asquith Court Schools chief executive Peter...

Prisoners bend bars for children

20 June 2002, Nursery World

Children at Perth College Nursery can rest in style on a new wrought-iron bench in their outdoor play area, thanks to the inmates of a nearby prison. A group of...

Representatives of the early years

20 June 2002, Nursery World

Representatives of the early years sector came together at a conference in London last week to discuss the best way forward following the closure of the Early Years National Training...

Children are being urged to 'go Italian'

20 June 2002, Nursery World

Children are being urged to 'go Italian' for next week's Focus on Food Week starting Monday 24 June, and appreciate the benefits of fresh pasta, seasonal vegetables and olive oil....

The quality of work-based learning

20 June 2002, Nursery World

The quality of work-based learning is to be tackled by lifelong learning and higher education minister Margaret Hodge following a critical report from the Learning and Skills Development Agency. The...