Have you ever read and understood a book about Early Years policy? At the sound of the very word ‘policy’ most Early Years lectures flinch and most Early Years students switch off and plug in. Well let me tell you about a brilliant – yes brilliant book that you will all want to rush out to buy, beg or borrow. It is written by P. Baldock, D. Fitzgerald, and J. Kay (I like that name). Their masterpiece is called Understanding early years policy and it is published in London by Paul Chapman...Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Early Years Workforce". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own...Read Full Story
This is the final year of my PhD. Thank you to all you Early Years and Childcare practitioners who have helped with my research on 'What induces Early Years and Childcare practitoners to remain in Private Day Nurseries. I'll have it all written up by the end of the year!
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Have you seen the Blow Your Own Trumpet Campain on www.proceedc.com ? It's a brilliant way of letting head hunters know how good you are at your job!Read Full Story
Social Market Foundation suggests parents should be able to borrow £10,000 upfront to cover the costs of care, with payments automatically deducted from their wagesParents should be able to borrow money from the government to cover childcare costs to make it more financially viable for them to return to work, a thinktank has suggested.The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has proposed a National Childcare Contribution Scheme which would allow...
Hertfordshire MercuryWebsite launched to help parents find childcareHertfordshire MercuryBy Michael Owens A NEW website has been set up by Hertfordshire County Council to help parents find childcare. The Hertfordshire Childcare Directory will give access to over 2000 childcare providers that are registered with Ofsted and the Hertfordshire ...
Treasury officials are weighing up plans to introduce a policy to offer parents loans of up to £10,000 to pay for childcare. The proposal, put forward by the Social Market Foundation, would see any parent with a child under school age qualify for a loan ...
UK parents should be able to spread the cost of childcare over as many as 20 years, according to a think tank. The Social Market Foundation wants the government to offer up to £10,000 up front, which families would pay back in monthly contributions.
It has blown the gulf between the cheapest and most expensive childcare centres to nearly $20 a day. But Vicky Holland from the Deer Park-based Goodstart Early Learning centre, said most parents had been receptive to the changes. “We have explained to ...
University launches childcare program for student-parentsThe Daily PennsylvanianThese efforts have included increasing the number of nursing rooms and baby-changing stations around campus. “Faculty and staff backup care is part of our whole Worklife initiative,” said Marilyn Kraut, human resources director for Penn's Quality of ...
A steady stream of parents, some with infants, others with toddlers toured the Clarkstown School District’s Childcare and Early Learning Program during its recent Open House. The children happily played with the large assortment of colorful toys while ...
This zine is for the Early Years and Childcare workers, and parents - who are professionals too. A place to encourage one another and share ideas on the care and education of young children.