Day Nursery & Nursery School News

Police arrest five men over sexual abuse at nursery

(23-May-13)

West Mercia Police has arrested five men, after a young child told of being sexually assaulted at a Montessori nursery in Worcestershire. Last week, a mother contacted police after her… read full article

Early Years Professionals to become Maths Champions in nurseries

Sue Learner, News Editor (22-May-13)

Early Years Professionals are to be recruited as local maths champions to inspire nursery staff to develop their own maths skills and to lead innovative practice in maths for children under five.… read full article

Kiddi Caru nursery staff flashed their bras for Moonwalk London 2013

Sue Learner, News Editor (21-May-13)

Kiddi Caru nursery staff walked through the night in brightly decorated bras to raise money for the breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk. They joined 17,000 others to walk The Full Moon… read full article

MP calls for Commons nursery to up its fees or close

Sue Learner, News Editor (20-May-13)

MP Roger Godsiff has called on Parliament to either up the fees at the House of Commons nursery or close it, after it made a loss of over £100,000 last year. The Labour MP has tabled a… read full article

Coalition urged to publish findings of the Childcare Commission

Richard Howard, News Editor (17-May-13)

In another week when the Government is being accused of mixed and confusing messages on childcare reform, early years professionals are challenging ministers to end the uncertainty by revealing the recommendations… read full article

Montessori acquires Longacre Childcare

Sue Learner, News Editor (16-May-13)

Montessori St Nicholas, the UK charity for Montessori, has purchased Longacre Childcare Limited as part of its growing portfolio. Longacre has three day nurseries in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge… read full article

Books contain the 'seeds of dreams', according to Dolly Parton

Richard Howard, News Editor (15-May-13)

Country music star Dolly Parton is calling for widespread community action to fight illiteracy, by asking for children to be signed up to the UK’s Imagination Library. Active in both the US and the UK since… read full article

Verdicts on child neglect and abuse require new legal right

Richard Howard, News Editor (15-May-13)

How to enable children to properly express their views, in relation to matters of harm, neglect and abuse, is the focus of new research from the National Children’s Bureau (NCB). Calling for a new ‘legal right… read full article

4Children announce 'Reach Out' programme in national drive to support Children's Centres

Richard Howard, News Editor (14-May-13)

Department of Education funding will enable charity 4Children to pursue its vision of providing Community Childcare Hubs, that will support Children’s Centres in reaching out to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged… read full article

Miscarriage Association wants volunteers for new support service

Laura McCardle, News Editor (10-May-13)

A charity that supports people who have been affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy is looking for volunteers. The Miscarriage Association wants women who have lost a baby… read full article

Labour to call Commons vote on controversial childcare ratio proposals

Laura McCardle, News Editor (10-May-13)

Stephen Twigg, the shadow education secretary, has revealed Labour's plans to call a vote in the House of Commons over controversial plans to change childcare ratios. The party is lobbying… read full article

New Co-operative Childcare nursery in Walsall celebrates refurbishment

Laura McCardle, News Editor (10-May-13)

Staff and children at a Walsall nursery celebrated their newly refurbished building with a party. The former Early Birds Nursery, in Lichfield Road, which has relaunched as the Co-operative… read full article

MP Stephen Twigg says Government’s childcare ratio reforms are in ‘chaos’

Laura McCardle, News Editor (09-May-13)

Stephen Twigg, Labour’s shadow education secretary, is the latest politician to criticise the Government’s plans to change childcare ratios. This morning he told the House of Commons… read full article

Nick Clegg “remains to be persuaded” about changes to childcare ratios

Laura McCardle, News Editor (09-May-13)

Nick Clegg has expressed his doubts over the Government’s plans to change childcare ratios. The Deputy Prime Minister has told colleagues he “remains to be persuaded” about the proposal,… read full article

‘Outstanding’ Asquith nurseries praised by Ofsted

Laura McCardle (09-May-13)

Staff at Asquith Nurseries Ltd are celebrating after two centres were graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Maidstone Day Nursery, in Maidstone, and Ridgeway Day Nursery, in Swindon, received… read full article

Scottish Government recognises private nursery sector with grant to National Day Nurseries Association

Laura McCardle, News Editor (09-May-13)

The Scottish Government has recognised the private nursery sector by providing strategic funding to the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA). The money will be used to help support… read full article

Affordable and accessible childcare confirmed as a key Government priority in the Queen's Speech

Laura McCardle, News Editor (08-May-13)

During the State Opening of Parliament this morning, the Queen confirmed that affordable and accessible childcare will remain a Government priority. Making her official speech earlier… read full article

The Co-operative Childcare to open flagship nursery in London

Laura McCardle, News Editor (08-May-13)

The Co-operative Childcare is to open a flagship nursery in north London. The new 83-place nursery in Bounds Green, which will open in September, will replace an existing facility in… read full article

Concerns over free early years funding going to creationist nurseries

Julia Corbett, News Editor (07-May-13)

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has expressed its concerns over findings that some nurseries providing care funded by a Government scheme are creationist nurseries. The BHA were… read full article

Busy Bees nursery celebrates ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Laura McCardle, News Editor (02-May-13)

Staff and children at the Busy Bees nursery in Brough are celebrating after receiving an ‘outstanding’ rating following a recent Ofsted inspection. The Welton Road nursery scored top marks… read full article