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20 October 2005, Nursery World

The current climate is not proving too comfortable for the private nursery sector. A recent survey has shown occupancy in nurseries continuing to fall, with dangerously low levels in some...

Boom predicted for co-operative care

20 October 2005, Nursery World

Increasing Government support for formal childcare could stimulate the growth of co-operative and other social enterprises in the sector, according to a new report to be published next week (Monday...

Four-year-old Cameron Brady learns the art of plate spinning

20 October 2005, Nursery World

(Photograph) - Four-year-old Cameron Brady learns the art of plate spinning with help from his mother, Zoe Lawrenson, at a special Circus Skills Day at St James' Church Primary School...

Informal care is top choice for mothers

20 October 2005, Nursery World

Just under two-thirds of working mothers are not using any type of formal childcare at all when their babies are nine months old, according to a study published last week....

Children from Woodlands Day Nursery in Amersham, Buckinghamshire

20 October 2005, Nursery World

(Photograph) - Children from Woodlands Day Nursery in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, had a quacking good time during their sponsored half-mile Toddle Waddle in aid of the Meningitis Trust. More than 20...

Media watch

20 October 2005, Nursery World

London's underground system will be brought to life in a new CBeebies cartoon series, BBCNews revealed. 'Underground Ernie' will follow the adventures of trains named after the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Victoria,...

Inspiring teachers line up for awards

20 October 2005, Nursery World

Nursery teacher Moira Mackenzie from the Scottish Highlands headed south of the border to take part in the finals of the prestigious Teaching Awards 2005 at the Theatre Royal, Drury...

Working Tax Credits will be paid direct into a claimant's bank

20 October 2005, Nursery World

Working Tax Credits will be paid direct into a claimant's bank, building society or Post Office account from 7 November following changes by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC). At...

Bookstart has launched an expansion programme

20 October 2005, Nursery World

Bookstart has launched an expansion programme to give every child in England a free set of books by the age of four (see News, 28 July). Bookstart+ for toddlers and...

Over 300 nurseries,schools community groups in Scotland received funding from the Home Reading Initiative Small Grants Scheme

20 October 2005, Nursery World

More than 300 nurseries,schools and community groups in Scotland have received funding from the Home Reading Initiative Small Grants Scheme to launch sustainable home projects. The recipients all applied for...