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Editor's view

23 February 2006, Nursery World

As soon as any kind of assessment is formalised into a league table, it will be seized upon and interpreted in a misguided manner. Just look at what has happened...

New director ready to consult sector

23 February 2006, Nursery World

The Early Years Foundation Stage will undergo a formal consultation after Easter, the new national director of the Foundation Stage confirmed last week. Speaking to Nursery World in her first...

Creativity dips in learning goal scores

23 February 2006, Nursery World

Girls continue to do better than boys in every area of learning before they are five, the latest national results of the Foundation Stage Profile show. The statistics for 2005,...

Children at Clutha Day Nursery in Kinning Park, Glasgow

23 February 2006, Nursery World

(Photograph) - Children at Clutha Day Nursery in Kinning Park, Glasgow, learn how to look after their teeth in a scheme by Greater Glasgow NHS to tackle poor oral health...

Media watch

23 February 2006, Nursery World

Australian psychologist Steve Biddulph, who used to advocate nursery care, hit the headlines this week for describing nurseries as 'bleak' and 'isolating' places for youngsters. Writing in the Daily Mail,...

Cap on fees could hit training

23 February 2006, Nursery World

A £175-a-week cap on the amount nurseries can charge for a full daycare place if they want to access financial support for recruitment and training through the Transformation Fund has...

The search is on for the UK's childcare stars of 2006

23 February 2006, Nursery World

The search is on for the UK's childcare stars of 2006. Entry forms for the Childcare Star awards, run by 4Children, supported by Sure Start and in association with Nursery...

Prospective candidates for the National Professional Qualification in Centre Leadership

23 February 2006, Nursery World

Prospective candidates for the National Professional Qualification in Centre Leadership (NPQICL) can get a taste of the course at three sessions in the south-west prior to the application round for...

A 90,000 'baby gap' exists between the number of children women want

23 February 2006, Nursery World

A 90,000 'baby gap' exists between the number of children women want and the number they have, claims a new report by the Institute of Public Policy Research. Women also...

Welsh make play provision a duty

23 February 2006, Nursery World

A new legal duty has been placed on local authorities in Wales to ensure provision for children's play is included in future planning, it was revealed last week. The measure...