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
I remember well the feelings of guilt and despair at being too ill to drag myself from the sofa to play with my toddlers, too dozy to respond to their laughter, too nauseous to want to cook lunch. But somehow we all managed to survive.
Often we think we are doing a rotten job of caring for our children then suddenly we look again and they are strong healthy adults. We didn't go too far wrong then. My admiration goes out to parents of young children today, the job does not get any easier and... Read Full Story
If you like writing, and you know about the world of Early Years and Childcare, you can write an article and submit it for publication on www.proceedc.com. Sounds like a good idea to me. Read Full Story
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
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!
What are your plans for 2008? Read Full Story
Raising the status of the Early Years profession is a bit like being environmentally friendly -
we make a difference when each one of us takes responsibility for our patch.
Together we can make 2008 a good year for the Early Years Workforce. Make it happen!
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