Barnet's children's services face 'financial Armegeddon'
The London Borough of Barnet's children's services are preparing for "financial Armageddon", with cuts to grants of up to 50 per cent forcing a fundamental rethink of provision.
Pre-school facility opens on the site of Plymouth abuse nursery
A pre-school facility has opened on the site of Plymouth nursery Little Ted's, where nursery worker Vanessa George sexually abused and photographed young children.
4Children defends children's centre for offering free taxi service
A leading children's charity has defended a Hampshire children's centre's use of taxis to ferry families to and from the centre.
Play England to support 20 areas
Twenty local authorities will receive targeted support to engage communities in developing local play spaces as part of the government's big society agenda.
EYFS targets frustrating, says study
Practitioners using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) often find assessing children's communication, language and literacy levels a cause of "tension and frustration".
Poorest families hardest hit by 'regressive' Budget
Poor families with children are bearing the brunt of the cuts announced in the coalition government's emergency Budget in June, according to the latest research.
Few single parents able to find jobs with flexible arrangements
There is a distinct lack of jobs offering flexible working arrangements despite the coalition government's drive to get more single parents into work, according to new research.
Restrictions to Sure Start threaten social mobility
Concern is mounting over plans to limit the reach of Sure Start children's centres, with key figures fearing the policy could have an adverse impact on social mobility.
CWDC to offer flexible training course for childminders and nannies
A flexible childcare training course is set to launch next month, allowing childminders and nannies to fit studying around work.
Bolton Council provides childminders with £99,000 to buy play equipment
The National Childminding Association (NCMA) has welcomed a council's "unusual" move to hand over almost £100,000 to childminders for toys and equipment.
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