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Social skills teaching loses out to academic pressure, says expert

24 May 2001, Nursery World

Government policy aimed at improving the teaching of the 3 Rs has been to the detriment of social skills teaching, a leading early years academic told delegates at last week's...

In brief...The Scottish Childminding

24 May 2001, Nursery World

The Scottish Childminding Association's Scheme of Excellence has had a wide take-up by local authorities across Scotland. National development officer Maggie Simpson said, 'New funding from the Scottish Executive is...

In brief...Out-of-school learning

24 May 2001, Nursery World

Out-of-school learning can help address inequality and ensure everyone has the chance to succeed at school, education minister Jack McConnell told a national conference in Bellshill last week. He said,...

Parents note carers' low pay

24 May 2001, Nursery World

More than 60 per cent of parents using daycare provision think childcare workers are poorly paid, according to a survey commissioned by the Daycare Trust and Unison. The research, published...

Nursery nurses win unique deal

24 May 2001, Nursery World

Nursery nurses have negotiated a major pay rise as part of a package which also promises a career structure that rewards their skills and commitment. The deal follows 18 months...

The owner of a West Yorkshire kindergarten is one of 16 hopefuls

24 May 2001, Nursery World

The owner of a West Yorkshire kindergarten is one of 16 hopefuls aiming to win £1m in the latest reality TV show, ITV's 'Survivor'. Uzma Bashire Sheikh (second row, middle),...

Figures show rise in care for three-year-olds

24 May 2001, Nursery World

* Almost half the three-year-olds in England attend a private day nursery or pre-school, according to Government figures published last week. The figures show that of 541,300 three-year-olds in all...

Multi-agency services come under scrutiny

24 May 2001, Nursery World

* Ways to develop a multi-agency childcare network were examined by service providers at a conference in London last week. The conference, 'Coram Community Campus: A joined-up service for young...

Out-of-school clubs count on progress

24 May 2001, Nursery World

* The number of after-school clubs in England has doubled since 1997, but the Kids' Clubs Network claims there is much more to be done. According to the charity, the...

Bereaved remind hospitals to listen

24 May 2001, Nursery World

Hospital staff must not ignore any concerns voiced by the family of a sick child in their care, the parents of a boy who died of negligence at Alder Hey...