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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...

Analysis: World Health Organisation report - Call to give children an equal start

25 September 2008, Nursery World

Social and economic policies keep children in living conditions that decrease their life expectancy. Annette Rawstrone looks at a new study.

Analysis: Lib Dem Conference - Lib Dems struggle to make a mark

24 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Liberal Democrats gathered in Bournemouth last week for their annual conference. But as Alison Bennett discovered, behind the headlines and big speeches, fresh ideas for children's and youth policy...

Labour Conference: Tory family policy "unchanged and unfair"

23 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of changing their image but continuing to pursue "policies that are unchanged and unfair".

Labour Conference: Straw backs local responsibility for child custody

23 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government should legislate to make local authorities responsible for children in custody, according to justice secretary Jack Straw.

Labour Conference: Knight considers change in well-being measurement

23 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Schools minister Jim Knight has agreed to consider allowing schools to measure well-being through self-evaluation.

Labour Conference: ID cards may be extended to children, says Home Office

23 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government's controversial national ID card scheme could be extended to children as young as 14, according to Home Office minister Meg Hillier.