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Analysis: Graduate fund easier to access?

30 July 2008, Nursery World

Has the Government learned its lesson on investing in graduate leadership in the early years sector, or will the new funding only divide the workforce and create new costs for...

Analysis: £100m action plan laid bare

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Youth crime is dominating the news agenda. Over the next few pages, we examine the views of police, youth professionals and young people on combating the problem. But first, Alison...

Analysis: Childcare & Early Years - Nurseries baffled by cost analysis

23 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Local authorities are trying to fill gaps in funding for non-maintained nurseries, but a National Day Nurseries Association survey, seen exclusively by CYP Now, suggests this process is confusing the...

Nursery staff - feel the pinch

23 July 2008, Nursery World

How are nursery managers, their staff and the children's parents coping as finances get tighter and costs rise? Annette Rawstrone asks around.

Analysis: Early intervention is essential

17 July 2008, Nursery World

The life chances of millions of children are imperiled by inadequate skills in language and communication, says John Bercow, MP for Buckinghamshire.

Analysis: Language - The speech barriers tumble down

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government has endorsed the recommendations of MP John Bercow's review of services to help children with speech, language and communication difficulties. Ben Cook hears what experts in the field...

Analysis: Family law - Legal proceedings fall after reform

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

In April, the Public Law Outline was introduced to help improve the way child protection cases were handled. But new figures show reforms have led to a drop in the...

Analysis: Voluntary services - Smaller charities under real threat

9 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

A contract culture is threatening the survival of small charities that work with the nation's most vulnerable children and young people, according to a study of voluntary services. Sue Learner...

Analysis: Neighbourhood Nurseries - Initiative facing collapse

9 July 2008, Nursery World

Were they doomed from the start by their very nature - or could neighbourhood nurseries yet be saved to provide childcare for the neediest parents? Simon Vevers looks at what...

Analysis: How local services can bridge the gulf in child health

2 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

For the first time, the Department of Health has provided a detailed breakdown of child-health indicators at local level. Joe Lepper examines the figures and finds out what lessons can...