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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Under Pressure: Rescuing Our Children from the Culture of Hyper-ParentingCarl HonoreOrion Books978075287531616.99294 pages

Interview: Space in the city - Nicky Gavron, deputy mayor of London

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Some of the biggest problems facing children in the UK are at their worst in London - from shocking levels of child poverty and escalating youth crime to sky-high childcare costs and a shortage of play spaces.

Why we changed careers to work with children

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Many children’s and youth services are experiencing staffing shortages and need to recruit new blood. Tom de Castella explores why some people change career to work in the sector.

Special Report: Research: Outdoor Learning - Research evidence: Study 1

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

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

Early years food: Nourishing growing minds and bodies

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Childhood obesity continues to be a major problem across the UK. Charlotte Goddard explores the role nurseries and childcare settings can play in establishing healthy eating habits from an early age.

Review: Bringing the complexity of law to life

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Monday, May 12, 2014

The Social Worker's Guide to Children and Families Law 2nd Edition

Interview: Graham Allen, chair, independent commission on early intervention

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Heard the one about the MP who helped a 16-year-old mother called Sharon with her housing and child support, only for her daughter to return 16 years later, babe in arms, asking for the same assistance?

Interview: Baroness Beverley Hughes, Labour peer

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Friday, October 8, 2010

Beverley Hughes, the former children's minister who was awarded a peerage in May, is preparing to get stuck into her new role in the House of Lords, in which she says her old brief will be her top priority.

Professionalism in the Early Years

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Edited by Linda Miller and Carrie CableHodder EducationISBN 978034094834719.99184 pages

Interview: Charity shield - Maggie Jones, chief executive, Children England

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

NCVCCO never exactly rolled off the tongue. And despite representing some of the biggest children's charities in England, the umbrella organisation has historically had a fairly low profile.

Careers Guide: Early years careers - Essential advice on jobs in early years

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

The early years sector needs more male staff and management staff trained to graduate level. Simon Vevers finds out how to get ahead in the sector.

Qualifications in childcare, early years & play

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

For people beginning a career in childcare, the Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education (Cache) offers the Foundation Award in Caring for Children, and a Level 1 Award in Getting Started in a Pre-School Setting. These awards offer an introduction to working with children.

Fiona Barlow, Postnatal group leader, National Childbirth Trust

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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

I first came into contact with National Childbirth Trust (NCT) when I had my own children 16 years ago. Iwas, and still am, an antenatal teacher, but I realised there was a need for continuing support for women after birth.

THE TEAM AROUND THE CHILD: multi-agency working in the early years

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Iram Siraj-Blatchford, Karen Clarke and Martin NeedhamTrentham BooksISBN 9781 8585 6418 017.99

The National Evaluation of Sure Start

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Jay Belsky, Jacqueline Barnes and Edward MelhuishPolicy PressISBN: 978186134949121.99221 pages

Leadership: Understand your market to help deliver a better specialist service

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Monday, February 21, 2011

Warren Park Children's Centre is a specialist provider of services to disabled children and young people. It is run by Action for Children and funded by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.