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Analysis: Time to act on low childcare wages

26 November 2008, Nursery World

Is it the job of the market or the Government to set the wages of the early years workforce? Mary Evans hears the arguments for different solutions.

Analysis: National Director for Early Years - What's in store for Ruth Pimentel's successor?

20 November 2008, Nursery World

Having seen in the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage under one director, early years figures express their views on the role of the next one to Annette Rawstrone.

Analysis: EYFS Qualifications List - do you need a top-up?

12 November 2008, Nursery World

What are the implications for early years settings, practitioners, trainers and employers in the new Qualifications List? Karen Faux takes a look.

Analysis: Hard bargaining ahead for new support staff pay body

5 November 2008, Nursery World

The 'poor relations' of the education workforce finally have their own negotiating team to look after their interests, but there is much work to be done first. Simon Vevers reports.

Analysis: Revised EYFS qualifications list to raise standards

29 October 2008, Nursery World

Changes in training levels among the early years workforce being brought in under the EYFS framework are explained by national development manager at the CWDC Pauline Jones.

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: 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: 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: 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...