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11 August 2005, Nursery World

With continuing calls for action to attract more men to work childcare, it is interesting to see the growth in husband-and-wife childminding teams that is quietly taking place (see 'Two's...

Skills gap threatens centre recruitment

11 August 2005, Nursery World

The difficulties that local authorities are having in some areas to recruit teachers to work in children's centres, revealed in a report by the National Children's Bureau, have been confirmed...

Caerau Nursery School

11 August 2005, Nursery World

(Photograph) - Children from Caerau Nursery School in Cardiff wheel an apple tree into their new garden, opened last month by minister for education and lifelong learning Jane Davidson. The...

Early attainment is targeted in reforms

11 August 2005, Nursery World

A White Paper on education will include proposals aimed at narrowing the gaps in educational attainment between children from different backgrounds. Speaking at the Institute of Public Policy Research last...

Castle Howard

11 August 2005, Nursery World

(Photograph) - The gates of Castle Howard in Yorkshire have been thrown open to young children for a series of summer workshops. Last week, children enjoyed a Roman Adventure as...

Media watch

11 August 2005, Nursery World

The Sun has declared war on 'the politically correct meddlers' interfering in children's lives. One London primary school has banned children from making daisy chains in case they pick up...

Families must pay back surplus credit

11 August 2005, Nursery World

The Government is to press ahead with clawing back overpayments of tax credits to two million families, ignoring advice from the parliamentary ombudsman that they should be written off for...

Sure Start Partners in Excellence Awards

11 August 2005, Nursery World

Nominations are being sought for this year's Sure Start Partners in Excellence Awards. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation in the delivery of children's and families'...

Make Space campaign for after-school and holiday clubs

11 August 2005, Nursery World

Step-by-step guidance has been produced by the Make Space campaign for after-school and holiday clubs applying for funding from the Young People's Fund, a £200m programme operated by the Big...

SkillsActive

11 August 2005, Nursery World

Employers and playworkers who work with children aged four to 16 in London play settings are being invited by SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, to...