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New Haringey team named by Ed Balls after Baby P investigation

2 December 2008, Nursery World

Children's secretary Ed Balls has appointed a new leadership and management team at Haringey children's services, following a 'damning' investigation into the council's handling of child abuse cases after the...

Universal free places for two-year-olds scrapped by Government

26 November 2008, Nursery World

The plan to offer free nursery places for all two-year-olds has been scrapped by the Government, just two months after it was announced as part of a £1billion package to...

Nursery World Awards 2008: Congratulations and celebration

26 November 2008, Nursery World

Congratulations to all the winners, highly commended and shortlisted entrants for the Nursery World Awards, with headline sponsor CWDC, which were presented at a glittering ceremony at London's Hurlingham Club...

Government to refresh Childcare Strategy

25 November 2008, Nursery World

The Government is to set out plans to 'refresh' the Ten-Year Childcare Strategy before Christmas, spelling out the direction of travel for policy on childcare quality and sufficiency.

Outcomes duties and EYFS assessment worry teachers

25 November 2008, Nursery World

The role of assessment in the Early Years Foundation Stage and concerns about the impact of Government targets on local authorities to raise outcomes for young children were among issues...

Buggies and child speech delay examined on TV

21 November 2008, Nursery World

New research into the effect of forward-facing buggies is featured in a TV news show 'Lost for Words' looking at why a growing number of children starting primary school have...

Children's Trust Board in every council, in wake of Baby P case

19 November 2008, Nursery World

Every local authority in England will be required by law to have a Children's Trust Board responsible for improving the safety and well-being of all children.

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.