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Analysis: Credit Crunch - Children's services face up to an uncertain future

23 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The banking system is in crisis, the economy is on the edge of recession and unemployment is rising fast.

Analysis: EYFS assessment isn't about paperwork

22 October 2008, Nursery World

When assessing children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, practitioners need not feel pressured to supply loads of evidence. Jennie Lindon explains what the task really involves.

Analysis: UN convention on the rights of the child - Where the UK falls short on children's rights

16 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The UN Committee delivered its verdict earlier this month on how well the UK is meeting the terms of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Joe Lepper...

Analysis: Exclusions - 'Time-outs' threaten inclusive practice

15 October 2008, Nursery World

When nurseries tell parents to keep their child away because of behavioural incidents, are they failing in their duties under the EYFS? Pat Gordon-Smith argues for greater clarity.

Analysis: Conservative Conference - What would a Tory government mean for young lives?

8 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The annual Conservative conference in Birmingham last week saw the party flesh out some of its plans. Ravi Chandiramani reports on the implications for children and young people.

Analysis: Poorest childcare provision is in deprived areas

8 October 2008, Nursery World

The paradox of areas that need quality childcare the most having it in the least measure looks far from being solved. Simon Vevers asks why.

Analysis: Parents - Mothers suffer from separation

2 October 2008, Nursery World

More social stigma attaches to absent mothers than fathers, but this only makes it more difficult for the children, says Judith Napier.

Analysis: Labour Party Conference - Labour ups bid to put children first

1 October 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Labour Party gathered for its annual conference in Manchester last week. Lauren Higgs reports on Gordon Brown's fight back and how policies on children fit in.

Analysis: Free places for two-year-olds - More than an aspiration?

1 October 2008, Nursery World

The Government has proposed extending the age range for free nursery education, before the issue of its financial impact on providers has been worked out. Simon Vevers hears what they...