https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/feeds/rss.xml Latest News articles from daynurseries.co.uk en-gb Tue, 30 May 2017 08:30:00 GMT Tue, 30 May 2017 08:30:00 GMT https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584689/early-years-expert-alastair-bryce-clegg-childcare-expo Writer and early years expert Alistair Bryce-Clegg is to open this year’s Childcare Expo in Manchester, before he takes to the stage to present his own seminar on letting children lead the learning. Wed, 24 May 2017 11:49:00 GMT 1584689 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584606/nearly-one-million-low-income-families-school-meals Around 900,000 children from low income families will be affected by the Conservatives’ plan to ditch the free school meals policy if they win the General Election. Mon, 22 May 2017 13:31:00 GMT 1584606 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584597/Reception-should-remain-integral-part-of-the-EYFS A review has revealed 'overwhelming support' for Reception to remain part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), rather than be moved into Key Stage 1. Mon, 22 May 2017 11:55:00 GMT 1584597 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584521/Children-from-east-london-estate-picked-as-stars-of-new-real-life-cbeebies-show Two children with no previous acting experience have been chosen by the BBC to be the central characters in its new CBeebies programme ‘Apple tree house’, which shows a different side of British life. Thu, 18 May 2017 16:45:00 GMT 1584521 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584520/Conservative-manifesto-promises-to-create-thousands-of-nursery-places Conservative leader Theresa May has launched her party’s election manifesto 'Forward Together' to "build a stronger, fairer, more prosperous future." Thu, 18 May 2017 16:14:00 GMT 1584520 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584492/Plaid-Cymru-pledge-free-full-time-childcare-to-help-end-child-poverty Lowering child poverty rates in Wales is a major focus of Plaid Cymru’s manifesto, with promises of ‘free’ full-time childcare for every three-year-old, less fuel poverty by cutting household bills and ending the 'bedroom tax'. Wed, 17 May 2017 16:11:00 GMT 1584492 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584491/Liberal-Democrats-ambitious-manifesto-that-puts-children-first Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has launched his party’s election manifesto promising to "Change Britain’s Future” by investing nearly £7bn extra in education. Wed, 17 May 2017 15:57:00 GMT 1584491 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584479/One-third-of-parents-feel-unprepared-for-their-new-arrival A third of parents feel unprepared for their new arrival, with half of mums admitting to not leaving the house for more than three days in a row, research has revealed. Wed, 17 May 2017 13:42:00 GMT 1584479 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584436/Childcare-passport-sets-out-flexible-alternative-to-chronic-underfunding-of-UK-childcare National Day Nurseries Association is calling on the new Government to introduce a ‘Childcare Passport’, which would simplify early years funding putting parents back in control of funding streams. Tue, 16 May 2017 16:33:00 GMT 1584436 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584428/Labours-election-manifesto-pledges-free-childcare-for-every-family Jeremy Corbyn has unveiled his party’s election manifesto for "a fairer, more prosperous society for the many, not just the few." Tue, 16 May 2017 13:49:00 GMT 1584428 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584422/Parent-led-nursery-offers-affordable-alternative-to-childcare In Hackney, north east London, professionals at work alongside parents to create childcare that is cheaper than a private nursery. Tue, 16 May 2017 11:21:00 GMT 1584422 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584384/Every-reception-age-child-in-England-to-be-given-book-with-message-of-inclusivity Every reception child in England is to receive a free book about a bear in a bee onesie, chosen by the charity BookTrust for its strong storytelling attributes, a relatable school setting and a clear message about inclusivity. Mon, 15 May 2017 15:45:00 GMT 1584384 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584358/Nurseries-urge-political-parties-to-put-childcare Three of the country’s largest childcare representative organisations have written an open letter to all political parties urging them not to pledge promises that the sector cannot deliver. Fri, 12 May 2017 13:46:00 GMT 1584358 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584316/Labours-leaked-manifesto-draft-pledges-to-overhaul-childcare-system A draft of Labour's general election manifesto 'For the many not the few', has been leaked, which includes plans to "overhaul the existing childcare system." Thu, 11 May 2017 15:14:00 GMT 1584316 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584282/Hands-on-fathers-help-babies-learn-faster-study-finds Fathers who interact more with their babies in the first few months of their life have a positive impact on their learning and development, new research suggests. Thu, 11 May 2017 10:52:00 GMT 1584282 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584260/Peter-Andre-apologises-for-criticising-nurseries-not-planning Admitting that he "wasn’t fully briefed," Peter Andre has apologised for criticising nurseries not planning to offer the 30-hours of 'free' childcare. Wed, 10 May 2017 11:44:00 GMT 1584260 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584245/Top-ten-tips-to-support-language-development A child’s ability to communicate defines them. Tue, 09 May 2017 15:14:00 GMT 1584245 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584211/Lib-Dem-leader-backs-champagne-nurseries-campaign-for-more-funding The Champagne Nurseries Lemonade Funding Group, which is calling for the Government to stop referring to the 30 hours offer as ‘free’ childcare, has won the backing of Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron. Mon, 08 May 2017 15:01:00 GMT 1584211 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584162/Upset-toddlers-protest-against-councils-nursery-rent-rules Young voters waving banners took to the streets outside Tower Hamlets Council to protest against rules that ban non-profit nurseries from getting an 80 per cent discount on rent. Fri, 05 May 2017 14:06:00 GMT 1584162 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584134/childrens-emotional-resilience-boosted-mums-folic-acid Mums can improve their child’s emotional intelligence and resilience by taking folic acid supplements during pregnancy, according to new research. Thu, 04 May 2017 16:47:00 GMT 1584134 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584096/explaining-act-of-nursery-vandalism-to-children-was-the-hardest-thing-to-do Teenagers caused an estimated £700 worth of damage over the bank holiday weekend to a playground at a nursery in Oswestry in Shropshire. Wed, 03 May 2017 15:58:00 GMT 1584096 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584087/mps-urge-government-investigate-potentially-harmful-testing MPs have called on the Government to conduct a ‘thorough evaluation of potentially harmful consequences’ of introducing testing for four-year-olds. Wed, 03 May 2017 10:46:00 GMT 1584087 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583998/Exhausted-new-parents-lose-out-on-over-650 Sleep deprivation is the most stressful challenge about becoming a parent, new research has revealed. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:09:00 GMT 1583998 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583980/redressing-balance-how-more-men-working-nursery Men make up a tiny two per cent of the early years workforce yet the benefits of children having a male nursery worker can be huge, especially to children of one parent families who may not have a good male role model. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:47:00 GMT 1583980 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583954/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-Forest-School-leader The Forest School ethos is based upon developing self-esteem, confidence, independence and responsibility in children of all ages and ability. Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:25:00 GMT 1583954 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583951/Swimwear-Barbies-not-banned-says-man-behind-Scotlands-first-Islamic-nursery The founder of Little Wonders in Glasgow, Scotland’s first Islamic nursery, insists it is ‘not that different from other nurseries’, with children and staff of all faiths and all toys including Barbie welcome. Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:46:00 GMT 1583951 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583916/Millions-of-children-go-hungry-during-school-holidays As many as three million children are at risk of going hungry during the school holidays, with some "surviving on stodgy, unhealthy diets bought to fill hungry stomachs," a cross-party group of MPs and peers has warned. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:45:00 GMT 1583916 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583877/well-known-childrens-author-visits-nursery-to-celebrate-importance-of-good-storytelling Ian Whybrow, the prolific author of classic children’s books such as The Flying Diggers and Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs, led a fun-filled masterclass in storytelling to eager young listeners, parents and staff at a Busy Bees nursery in Tyne & Wear. Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:19:00 GMT 1583877 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583859/Tributes-paid-to-inspirational-nursery-manager An outpouring of tributes have been paid to a much-loved nursery manager who was strangled to death by her 'controlling' husband. Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:04:00 GMT 1583859 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583773/New-30k-nursery-playground-helps-girl-who-had-life-changing-surgery-to-develop-physical-skills A little girl with cerebral palsy who had life-changing surgery to help her walk without a wheelchair, is now able to develop her physical skills because of a nursery's new ‘super-playground’. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:56:00 GMT 1583773 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583732/Outdoor-nursery-that-lets-toddlers-use-real-saws-to-build-dens-get-top-Ofsted-rating An outdoor nursery where toddlers use a composting toilet each day and saws and hammers to build dens in the woods, has been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT 1583732 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583720/50000-children-will-not-get-a-free-nursery-place-survey-reveals Up to 50,000 children could miss out this September on a ‘free’ (30 hour a week) childcare place because some nurseries won't offer it. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:14:00 GMT 1583720 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583681/government-urged-halt-unforgiveable-closure-playgrounds In just two years, over 200 children’s playgrounds have been closed by local authorities across England, according to new research. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:16:00 GMT 1583681 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583667/lack-of-childcare-blame-london-lowest-number London has the lowest number of working mums out of any region in the UK, with a think tank claiming this is due in part to seventy per cent of London’s boroughs not having enough childcare for working parents. Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:10:00 GMT 1583667 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583596/extra-50m-funding-for-30-hours-childcare-offer-criticised-as-a-drip-feed-approach Early years minister Caroline Dinenage has announced plans for a £50m capital grants fund to help deliver the 30 hours of ‘free’ childcare being brought in this September. Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:29:00 GMT 1583596 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583558/nursery-staff-cleared-child-cruelty A nursery owner, her deputy and a nursery practitioner have all been cleared of charges of child cruelty at a nursery in Port Talbot, Wales. Mon, 10 Apr 2017 14:26:00 GMT 1583558 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583516/free-school-meals-for-all-under-a-labour-government Shadow leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced that under a Labour Government, free school meals would be available to all state-educated primary children, regardless of age. Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:41:00 GMT 1583516 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583486/busy-bees-celebrate-a-year Staff members from arrived in force to witness awards being presented to exceptional individuals and nurseries within the group. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:41:00 GMT 1583486 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583420/More-than-1000-nurseries-are-next-to-illegally-polluted-roads More than 1,000 nurseries in England are within 150m of roads that break legal limits for air pollution, new research suggests. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:42:00 GMT 1583420 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583398/Welsh-nurseries-most-fragile-ahead-of-doubling-free-childcare Nurseries in Wales are 'struggling to stay afloat' due to low funding rates and rising business costs, a new report has warned. Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:01:00 GMT 1583398 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583381/Number-of-parents-accessing-pilot-30-hours Thousands of working parents in England are accessing 30-hours free childcare, as the Government’s early roll-out programme has exceeded expectations. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:52:00 GMT 1583381 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583329/Government-wants-to-ditch-Sats-for-seven-year-olds National curriculum tests taken by six and seven-year-olds in England are to be scrapped, following years of pressure from parents and school leaders, who argue they put children under 'too much' stress. Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:00:00 GMT 1583329 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583291/Busy-Bees-acquires-Treetops-Nurseries The UK’s largest nursery group, has announced an agreement to acquire Treetops Nurseries, the UK's fourth largest childcare provider, in a £93m deal. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:34:00 GMT 1583291 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583253/Making-a-difference-in-the-early-years-what-does-it-take-to-be-a-good-leader Leadership in early years is a complex concept and its role in quality provision can often be misunderstood. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:23:00 GMT 1583253 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583171/MPs-call-for-urgent-action-to-tackle-childhood-obesity A new report by the Health Select Committee calls for more robust action by the Government to tackle childhood obesity, including controlling the ‘deep discounting and price promotions’ on the sales of unhealthy food and drink. Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:25:00 GMT 1583171 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583153/NHS-launches-breastfeeding-Chatbot-to-support-new-mums Research from Public Health England (PHE) and NHS suggests that fewer than half of babies in England are breastfed for longer than two months. Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:13:00 GMT 1583153 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583111/Being-a-man-in-childcare In recent years, it has become more widely accepted that there are men working in nurseries and preschools across the UK, yet still only two per cent of the childcare workforce are actually male. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:53:00 GMT 1583111 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583101/Scottish-nurseries-action-plan-announced-by-Government The Scottish Government has announced a £2 million specialist training fund will be available for nurseries, as well as a national quality stamp of approval. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 10:54:00 GMT 1583101 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583073/daynurseries-co-uk-reveals-parents-top-10 The leading day nurseries review site, daynurseries.co.uk, has revealed parents’ Top 10 nurseries in 12 regions in the UK, as well as the top nursery groups. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:24:00 GMT 1583073 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1583040/Scotland-faces-shortage-of-nurseries-offering-free-childcare-places Many nurseries in Scotland have refused to offer the 1,140 free childcare hours promised by the Scottish Government from 2020 - meaning families could miss out on funded nursery places. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:00:00 GMT 1583040