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1 August 2002, Nursery World

There are now a whole host of opportunities open to those who want to become childminders, and our eight-page special pull-out this week explores the development of this form of...

Assistants 'still undervalued'

1 August 2002, Nursery World

Morale is low among many teaching assistants work-ing in primary and secondary schools in England, a report commissioned by the Government has found. The report, Routes into teaching for teaching...

'Couch potatoes' getting younger

1 August 2002, Nursery World

Research evidence showing children as young as three and four are inactive much of their waking lives has fuelled concerns that their 'couch potato' lifestyle may damage their long-term health.

Quote of the week

1 August 2002, Nursery World

'Dr Rowan Williams (the new archbishop of Canterbury) has launched a blistering attack on the intrusion of consumerism upon childhood... In order for children to learn how to make adult...

Childcare college in Stratford

1 August 2002, Nursery World

(Photograph) - Newham residents view the architectural model for a groundbreaking childcare college in Stratford, London. The East London Childcare Institute, which opens next April, will be the first college...

Criminal Records Bureau

1 August 2002, Nursery World

The Criminal Records Bureau said last week that as the number of applications for its Disclosure service has continued to rise, so too have the number of errors in returned...

Local government workers pay claim

1 August 2002, Nursery World

The three unions representing local government workers -Unison, TGWU and GMB - said last week they were 'bitterly disappointed' at the failure of talks with local government employers under the...

Bridge Child Care Development Service

1 August 2002, Nursery World

The Bridge Child Care Development Service joined the leading national children's charity NCH yesterday (31 July). The Bridge is best known for its expertise in Part 8 Reviews, which are...

Glasgow City Council's annual free day of fun

1 August 2002, Nursery World

(Photograph) - Glasgow City Council's annual free day of fun and games for children of all ages took place yesterday (31 July). Playday 2002 was planned as partof the celebrations...

Playing fields 'not being protected'

1 August 2002, Nursery World

The Government has unveiled guidance to protect playing fields and open spaces from being sold to developers. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport said its Planning Policy Guidance (PPG...