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Leadership: How all our children's centres survived the cuts in Hertfordshire

Friday, May 13, 2011

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In February 2011, Hertfordshire County Council leader Robert Gordon announced that funding for the Hertfordshire children's centre programme will continue at the same level as in 2010/11, ensuring that no children's centres will be closed.

Ask the Expert: Bad staff attitudes

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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Behind the Inspection Rating: Kids Planet helps toddlers explore

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

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Kids Planet Beamont, Warrington; early years inspection; July 2015

Play helps children learn to be Healthy Movers

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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Early years healthy living programme promotes children’s self-esteem and wellbeing, helping to develop agility, balance and co-ordination through fun activities.

Woodland Nursery

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

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London-based nursery inspired by the Forest School approach, where most of the learning takes place outdoors

In Practice: Case study - Mums turn breastfeeding trainers

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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Mums can find it difficult to breastfeed and some give up after just a few weeks. Jo Stephenson examines how a programme in Trafford trains ordinary mums to support their peers who also want to successfully breastfeed.

Scheme helps new parents take the leap to get support

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

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Service specialises in parent-infant psychotherapy.

Behind the Inspection Rating: Centre offers five-star provision

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Monday, May 26, 2014

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Harpenden children's centres monitor children's progress to ensure they get a stellar start in life.

Ask the Experts: Youth centre social media policy

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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Our expert panel offers advice on social networking for youth workers, social worker qualities, family support and safety at home.

Behind the Inspection Rating: Centre plugs in to local needs

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

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Netherfield Children's Centre's strong record at engaging parents helps secure an "outstanding" rating.

University nursery uses latest tech to hit net zero by 2030

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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An ambitious project combining sustainable energy, digital technology and nature will create the first nursery and forest school targeting net zero at Staffordshire University.

Good Practice: How a dissatisfied mum set up acclaimed nursery

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Friday, May 13, 2011

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A belief that she could could a better job than her local nursery led to Andrea Townsley establishing her own chain

Ask the expert: Use blocks to enhance playtime

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

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How Down syndrome pupils reach their potential

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Monday, September 1, 2014

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Teacher Wendy Uttley set up a training service to improve the education and support of children with Down syndrome in Bradford.

Ask the Experts: Growing food, media stories of abuse, learning from mistakes and youth centre help for Eastern European children

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Monday, March 30, 2015

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Our panel offers advice on growing vegetables, telling stories of abuse, learning from mistakes and help for Eastern European children.

In Practice: Case study - Help for parents to improve English

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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A children's centre in Cheltenham has started an informal group where parents with English as a second language can chat, improve their English and gain confidence in speaking. Jo Stephenson looks at how it is improving lives.

Good Practice: Parenting in Staffordshire

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Monday, February 21, 2011

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Dads-to-be build up childcare confidence

How I Got Here: Debra Barton, early years specialist lead, Ministry of Defence

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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Debra Barton, early years specialist lead, global education team at the Ministry of Defence on her career highlights to date.

Training targets better early years communication

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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Norwich invests in Communication Champions training to develop the skills of practitioners in supporting children’s early speech and language development.

In Practice: Case study - The centre of a healthy community

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

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In an effort to cut infant mortality rates, children's centres in Birmingham are to offer maternity services. And although there are many obstacles to be overcome, there can be huge benefits, as Jo Stephenson reports.

In Practice: Case Study - Reaching out to island dwellers

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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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The Isles of Scilly Council is using its extended schools' budget to improve access to services for children and families living on four of the more remote islands. Mathew Little looks at what it has done to reduce social isolation.

Skills for the Job: Working with blind children

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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Understanding the impact of visual impairments can make a difference to the outcomes of children who are blind or partially sighted.

Ask the Experts: Address suspicions over legal highs

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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Our panel offers advice on the dangers of legal highs, child protection changes, building a bug hotel and holding a winter bazaar.

In Practice: Case study - Durham gets the men involved

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

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Arranging activities at children's centres that will encourage dads and other male carers to attend can be a challenge. But, as Jo Stephenson discovers, the key is to find an activity that the men can enjoy alongside their children.

Ask the Experts: Get the best from governing bodies

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Monday, August 31, 2015

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Our panel offers advice on school governing bodies, new youth club members, nursery transitions and learning from job interviews.

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Leadership: How all our children's centres survived the cuts in Hertfordshire

Ask the Expert: Bad staff attitudes

Behind the Inspection Rating: Kids Planet helps toddlers explore

Play helps children learn to be Healthy Movers

Woodland Nursery

In Practice: Case study - Mums turn breastfeeding trainers

Scheme helps new parents take the leap to get support

Behind the Inspection Rating: Centre offers five-star provision

Ask the Experts: Youth centre social media policy

Behind the Inspection Rating: Centre plugs in to local needs

University nursery uses latest tech to hit net zero by 2030

Good Practice: How a dissatisfied mum set up acclaimed nursery

Ask the expert: Use blocks to enhance playtime

How Down syndrome pupils reach their potential

Ask the Experts: Growing food, media stories of abuse, learning from mistakes and youth centre help for Eastern European children

In Practice: Case study - Help for parents to improve English

Good Practice: Parenting in Staffordshire

How I Got Here: Debra Barton, early years specialist lead, Ministry of Defence

Training targets better early years communication

In Practice: Case study - The centre of a healthy community

In Practice: Case Study - Reaching out to island dwellers

Skills for the Job: Working with blind children

Ask the Experts: Address suspicions over legal highs

In Practice: Case study - Durham gets the men involved

Ask the Experts: Get the best from governing bodies

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