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Interview: On close inspection - Michael Hart, director, children, Ofsted

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Baby P case has generated more than the usual level of interest in Ofsted's annual report into the state of services for children in England.

News Insight: Children's Services - The state of services is laid bare

27 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

Ofsted's annual report last week showed that there have been improvements across the sector, but it also flagged up areas of significant concern. Ross Watson examines what the findings mean...

News Insight: Why tax credits frustrate providers

20 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Working Tax Credit system can be confusing to navigate. Ross Watson answers the essential questions about how it works.

Feature: Childminders up their game

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The public image of childminding has taken a knock recently, with figures showing both a fall in quality and a drop in numbers. Ben Cook investigates how the sector is...

A Unique Child: Health: A guide to ... Measles

6 November 2008, Nursery World

A drop in the uptake of the MMR vaccine has led to an increase in this virus with the spotty rash. The WellChild helpline offers advice.

A Unique Child: perseverance: Practice in pictures - In line

6 November 2008, Nursery World

In a safe environment where they feel secure, even very small children can enjoy constructive problem-solving and concentrate for surprising amounts of time, says Anne O'Connor.

Analysis: Antidote to the no ball games culture

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

In a bid to reclaim public space for children and young people, London Play has created "play priority area" signs to help local authorities highlight play-friendly areas. Ross Watson reports...

Analysis: Children's trusts get a reality check

6 November 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Audit Commission last week attacked the current state of children's trusts, prompting serious questions about what the future holds. Lauren Higgs investigates.

Enabling Environments: Resources for under-threes: In black & white

5 November 2008, Nursery World

In the first of an occasional series, Claire Stevenson, Donna Luck and Veronica Lawrence look at learning resources designed for children under three and the powerful effects of imagery.