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Toy Libraries celebrate 40 years
The National Association of Toy & Leisure Libraries is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of its first toy library. Walsall has its own Toy Library, and you can find out all about it on this website
Children in registered childcare are getting on well
An OFSTED report has found that 99% of childcare providers inspected between April 2006 and March 2007 are satisfactory or better at supporting children to achieve well, enjoy their learning and make a positive contribution
New website for Early Years issues
Early Years News UK is a brand new website that provides up-to-the-minute news on early years issues.
Ready, Steady, Summer!
This Summer, Walsall is again launching its Ready Steady Summer programme of fun activities for 8 - 19 year olds.
Introducing Bookstart
Bookstart is a National Programme that encourages parents to share and enjoy books with their children. Walsall libraries are keen to make parents aware of this excellent tool to help their children learn a love of books and reading.
Children's Centres make childminders part of the Sure Start Family
Research has shown that 87% of Children's Centres are working with childminders in their area.
Comments Invited for Foundation Stage Consultation
Views on the draft Learning and Development Requirements Order are invited before Friday 2nd February 2007
Early Years Professional self-assessment questionnaire now available online
A questionnaire is now available through this website to help EYPS candidates identify the most appropriate pathway for achieving Early Years Professional status. You can also download the Early Years Professional Prospectus.
NDNA brands childcare survey of Great Britain "Biased and Irresponsible"
The National Day Nurseries Association has branded a survey of parent's views on childcare "Biased and Irresponsible".
Early Years Consultation Launched
A consultation has been launched to establish Early Years outcomes targets for Local Authorities.
Improvements reported for extended schools
Research has reported an increase in performance in schools that offer extended services
Open Day at Greenfield Children's Centre
Greenfield Children's Centre will host an open day on Thursday 28th September
'Thousands spared poor childcare' reports the BBC
Almost 200 childcare providers in England have gone out of business after being judged inadequate in Ofsted inspections, the watchdog has revealed.
Problems with free Early Years Entitlement?
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Reports problems with free Early Years entitlement
Changes in Childcare
The government is reporting that parents are increasingly choosing formal chidcare
Extended schools: New guide published
New guidance has been published to help schools plan and fund their extended services. For more information, advice and guidance, click on the links below
Childcare Bill
Minister introduces the Childcare Bill to Parliament
The DfES wants your views
The DfES wants your views on two areas of work of particular importance in the early years and childcare field
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