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Drop in number of childminders

27 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The number of registered childminders has dropped by more than 4,000 since June 2007, according to the latest Ofsted statistics.

Quality of childminding takes a tumble

27 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The number of childminders judged as inadequate by Ofsted has more than doubled since 2005, according to the watchdog's latest report into the state of early years services.

Training course on yoga for toddlers

27 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Training to help nurseries run yoga classes for under-twos has been launched following the success of a similar course for two- to five-year-olds.

Help for training early years staff

27 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Early years providers are to get help on planning staff training and development through a new resource from the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC).

Nurseries link up for flexible care

26 August 2008, Nursery World

The Bright Horizons nursery chain is linking up with more than 1,000 other childcare providers nationally to meet the care needs of parents faced with a surge in new flexible...

Drive to get computers in nurseries

22 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has launched a campaign to get nurseries using computers.

Play projects boosted by Lottery cash

20 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Big Lottery fund has doled out 3.6 million pounds to children's play projects across England.

Government must be clear on dangers of 'risk'

19 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Government plans that encourage children to experience risky play could backfire, according to children's charity, NSPCC.

Holiday clubs are victims of funding

19 August 2008, Nursery World

Increased bureaucracy and funding issues have contributed to a drop in the number of holiday clubs, according to providers.

Commissioner reveals vital aspects of play

18 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children and young people value freedom, fun and friendship as vital aspects of play, new research by the Children's Commissioner for England has found.