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   Recruitment and retention of childcare research

   March 29, 2003 by Steve

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   Hi - A discussion item for the press release from the DfES, which indicates that: • childcare managers believe a more diverse childcare workforce will enrich the quality of children’s experiences; • childcare providers need help to improve their recruitment and retention practices; and • childcare workers value their role working with children and see this as the best part of their job. What's your view? Regards, Steve.

   

   Last reply by Helen, September 11, 2003
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   Development Workers

   May 27, 2003 by Guest

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   Not too sure if this is the right place for this topic so feel free to move it if you so wish! In Stockport we have had, for the last three years or so, sector specific development workers. So, pre-schools, childminders, out of schools and private day nurseries had a development worker who looked after them specifically. Our EYDCP manager has now decided, against the wishes of the vast majority of settings, that the borough will be divided up into areas and we will be assigned a development worker for that area. They may have expertise in only, let's say, out of school work, but they will have to advise all groups in that area!! With me so far? The only sector to retain …

   

   Last reply by Helen, May 28, 2003
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   Documentary on Britain's Childcare System

   April 2, 2003 by Steve

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   A Documentary on ITV1 examines Britain's Childminding system. Who's looking after your child on Thursday 3rd April from 9.20pm until 10.25pm looks at the unregulated system which allows anyone to call themselves a Nanny. Features PANN (Professional Association of Nursery Nurses) and their campaign to set up a national register of all childcarers. Regards, Steve

   

   Last reply by Steve, April 30, 2003
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   New Policies Article And Sample Policies

   April 14, 2003 by Steve

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   Hi - We have just published an article on pre-school policies with links to several policies donated to the forum as samples. You can find the article and links through to the procedures here Regards, Steve.

   

   Last reply by Steve, April 14, 2003
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   NCMA campaign against publication of RCM adresses

   March 21, 2003 by Steve

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   The NCMA is canvassing the views of Registered Childminders on Ofsted plans to publish their contact details on the internet. Click here for more and links.

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 4, 2003
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   Observation article

   March 29, 2003 by Steve

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   Hi - I've put an observation page up with the first couple of observation evaluations. I'd be interested in hearing whether the members find this useful, and how we might usefully expand it. Here's the link, and you can also find your way to it via the foundation-stage.infofront page. Also, if any FSF members would like to contribute material of their own to complement it I'd be happy to convert it! Regards, Steve.

   

   Last reply by Steve, March 30, 2003