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Big and little - mixed ages

11 January 2001, Nursery World

Editor's view

11 January 2001, Nursery World

Most of us would say that involving children in making decisions about things that affect them is a great idea. But it's easier said than done, and too often early...

Tax fraud is costing day nurseries dear

11 January 2001, Nursery World

Day nurseries are losing thousands of pounds as a result of the Government's Working Families Tax Credit . A survey by the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) of its 1,000...

Children were entranced at the Royal Festival Hall

11 January 2001, Nursery World

(Photograph) - Children were entranced at the Royal Festival Hall in London watching actress Ruth Calkin in 'Knock! Knock! Who's There?', the latest production by the critically-acclaimed Oily Cart Theatre...

MPs likely to reject Labour policies

11 January 2001, Nursery World

The long-awaited all-party Select Committee on Education and Employment report on the early years is expected to make recommendations contrary to Government policy. The report, which is due out today...

In brief...ChildcareLink

11 January 2001, Nursery World

The Department for Education and Employment has struck a deal with Mothercare to provide childcare information in three of its flagship stores. Touch-screen kiosks will offer information from the DfEE-funded...

In brief...Jack and Chloe top list of babies names in 2000

11 January 2001, Nursery World

Nurseries and reception classes are likely to be packed with Jacks and Chloes over the coming years, as both have once again topped the list of names given to babies...

Quote of the week

11 January 2001, Nursery World

'In 25 years we have moved from no curriculum to an overly academic curriculum.' Kathy Sylva, professor of educational psychology at Oxford University, warning the Government against making education too...

'Seek children's advice on good nursery practice'

11 January 2001, Nursery World

Asking children for their views will provide some startling insights into how nursery staff can improve practice, a pioneering Scottish study has found. Stirling Council has published a practical guide,...

Childminders win rethink on ratios

11 January 2001, Nursery World

Childminders' concerns about the impact of proposals to extend regulation of care to cover older children have prompted the Scottish Executive to review its plans. The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA)...