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Out-of-school clubs are left in jeopardy

19 November 2008, Nursery World

A charity that runs out-of-school clubs and playschemes has gone into liquidation, leaving the provision of extended services for thousands of children in doubt.

Childminders see 10 per cent drop in two years

18 November 2008, Nursery World

The number of childminders has dropped more than 10 per cent in the past two years, the latest figures from Ofsted show.

Adults say children behave like animals

18 November 2008, Nursery World

Adults have 'an unjustified and disturbing intolerance of children', according to children's charity Barnardo's.

Report finds digital toys less effective at developing literacy

18 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Digital resources for pre-school children are not open-ended enough to encourage the playfulness they need to develop literacy, according to academics.

Balls announces children's trusts legislation

18 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Children's secretary Ed Balls said yesterday (18 November) that he would introduce legislation to ensure every local authority has a children's trust board as soon as possible.

Organisations to ensure London childcare places

17 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Daycare Trust and company Firstcare Consultancy are working with London's local authorities to ensure they have sufficient childcare places.

Three studies published on early years practice

17 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The organisation set up by the government to share best practice in children's services has published three studies on early years practice.

Government tells services to engage with fathers

14 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government is working with a fatherhood thinktank to get councils, PCTs and children's services to raise their game when it comes to including fathers.

Play teaches children about emotions

14 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Play teaches children how to engage with their emotions and helps them to adapt to new situations, according to recent research.

Families blame childcare costs for financial woes

13 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

A quarter of parents say they won't be able to pay their bills in six months' time, with a significant number citing childcare costs as a factor, according to the...