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One nursery's story

30 June 2005, Nursery World

A nursery school was turned into a vaccination clinic after meningitis struck close to home. Liz Fox reports Val Webb, proprietor of Ashford Play Nursery Schools in Kent, knows all...

Toddle waddle

30 June 2005, Nursery World

The Meningitis Trust Toddle Waddle is a sponsored walk for the under- fives. Every year over 50,000 children join their parents and carers to toddle, waddle, skip, hop and jump...

Space out

30 June 2005, Nursery World

A new booklet from Community Playthings explains how to plan a child-centred environment for under-threes Perceptive educators have always noted the impact of children's surroundings on their development. Friedrich Froebel...

In attendance

30 June 2005, Nursery World

One practitioner going to a conference or training day can benefit a whole setting, if you follow these tips from Mary Dickins on how to make the most of the...

At the ready

30 June 2005, Nursery World

Teachers value children being able to do as many things as possible for themselves, says Rachel Goodchild Starting school can be a traumatic time for you and your children, but...

Keep internal markets out

30 June 2005, Nursery World

By Steve Canning, programme director at Sure Start North Prospect LARK project, Plymouth What do we really understand by the term 'extended school'? Is it about an extended day? Extending...

Partners with parents

30 June 2005, Nursery World

I am amazed at the response from many childcare workers to the letters in Nursery World about parents. Surely we need to be seeking out what is best for the...

The co-operative way

30 June 2005, Nursery World

It's always heartening to see a debate eventually come round to your way of thinking! The Capacity report published by the National Day Nurseries Association raises some interesting points (News,...

Montessori phonics

30 June 2005, Nursery World

Strong opinions are voiced about synthetic phonics, as an innovation that helps young children and improves their future literacy levels (News, 9 June). Maria Montessori was reluctant to teach letter-sound...

Summer Activities: Positive activities programme faces uncertainty over funding

29 June 2005, Young People Now

Uncertainty over the long-term future of a school holiday youth activities programme is hindering planning during its busiest period of the year, according to service providers. Funding for the Positive...