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Inspections Clinic: Early education and childcare

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  • Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Ofsted's latest annual report sets out the major challenges facing the early years and childcare sector, with the recruitment and retention of quality staff among the chief concerns, reports Jo Stephenson.

Special Report: Research: Outdoor Learning - Research evidence: Study 4

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is a charity that promotes the opportunity for all children to experience life and lessons beyond the classroom as a regular part of growing up. It provides support on the ground, facilitating the sharing of best practice and promoting the benefits of outdoor learning for engaging children in education

The hub of information - Karen Ramshaw, chief executive, NAFIS

Family information services are about to be thrust into the 21st century. The Parent Know How Directory, which is due to be launched in September, will be a web-based hub of national and local information for families - information that must be provided, updated and maintained by information services across England.

Foundations of Playwork

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  • Tuesday, February 3, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Edited by Fraser Brown and Chris TaylorOpen University PressMcGraw Hill EducationISBN 978033522291919.99344 pages

Nature's Playthings

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  • Tuesday, November 4, 2008
  • | CYP Now
Nature's Playthings, Alison Wilson Smith, Merlin Unwin Books. ISBN 9781906122003, 16.99, 176 pages

First 1,001 Days: Special Report

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  • Wednesday, March 27, 2019
  • | CYP Now
Amid deep cuts to early years support, policymakers and practitioners are calling on the government to place greater emphasis on funding prevention services targeted at children in the first 1,001 days.

A space to play

Play services were dealt a setback with the demise of the national play strategy. Gabriella Jozwiak joins one area that is celebrating play and the positive impact it can have on children, families and communities

Inspections Clinic: Early years inspections

Inspection is stressful for most nursery managers, but good preparation can help ensure you are ready for whatever is thrown at you. Trainer and consultant Sue Allingham gives Jo Stephenson her top tips.

Sustainable Childcare - key policy developments

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  • Wednesday, January 3, 2024
  • | CYP Now
A myriad of factors contributes to the sustainability of a childcare setting, from the cost of utility bills to the number of fee-paying parents. All can be affected positively and negatively by a host of local, national and – as in the case of energy bills– international factors, many of which can be hard to predict and challenging to overcome.

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