National Childcare News

CHILDREN’S MINISTER: CALL ON SERVICES TO BETTER SUPPORT DADS Thu, 13 Nov 2008 Children’s Minister Beverley Hughes today announced a ‘Think Fathers’ campaign to dispel the myth that dads are the ‘invisible parent’. Research shows that public, health and family services across the board need to go much further in recognising and working with fathers.

Depression more likely in young mothers, says study Thu, 13 Nov 2008 Younger mothers are more likely to suffer from depression, which impacts on their child's health, according to the results of a long-term study unveiled today

Boys perceived to be harder to parent Thu, 13 Nov 2008 An adoption charity has raised concerns that boys may be waiting longer for adoption after research showed nearly half of the people in the UK think boys are harder to parent.

Nine trailblazer towns share £30m to help combat childhood obesity Thu, 13 Nov 2008 Fast-food outlets in east London will be rewarded for selling healthy food as part of the government's Healthy Towns programme.

Calorie confusion causes overfeeding Thu, 13 Nov 2008 More than a third of British people think a child needs more calories than a man, sparking concerns that children are being over-fed.

Extra resources for extended services Thu, 13 Nov 2008 Parents and schools are to benefit from a host of new resources designed to promote and improve extended services.

Nurseries hit by parental debt Thu, 13 Nov 2008 A number of nurseries have claimed the economic downturn is making it difficult to chase unpaid fees from parents who rely on childcare tax credits to fund their provision.

Help for settings on EYFS introduction Thu, 13 Nov 2008 The Pre-school Learning Alliance is releasing a publication to help settings implement the correct policies and procedures when delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Further decline in childminder figures Thu, 13 Nov 2008 The number of registered childminders in England has fallen for the seventh consecutive quarter, falling by 700 since June.

Real Meals Cookbook Going to all Children's Centres Wed, 12 Nov 2008 The Real Meals cookbook includes basic dishes every child should learn how to cook. The DCSF will shortly be sending a free copy of the Real Meals cookbook to all Sure Start Children's Centres.

STATEMENT FROM SECRETARY OF STATE FOR CHILDREN, SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES, ED BALLS CONCERNING THE CASE OF BABY P AND HARINGEY LOCAL AUTHORITY Wed, 12 Nov 2008 In addition to Lord Laming’s independent report on progress on implementing the reforms introduced following the Victoria Climbié Inquiry, it would be considering the Serious Case Review commissioned by Haringey Local Safeguarding Children Board into the tragic death of `Baby P’

NDNA Responds to ‘Raising the bar’ Report and Agrees Government Investment is Vital Wed, 12 Nov 2008 National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) today responded to Daycare Trust’s latest report ‘Raising the bar: What next for the early childhood education and care workforce.’

GOVERNMENT AND CHARITIES COMBINE TO CONTINUE IMPROVING CHILD SAFETY Tue, 11 Nov 2008 The Department for Children, Schools and Families has today taken a big step towards keeping children safe across the country with over £1.6 million grant for practical safety education for children.

Cash boost to ensure child safety skills Tue, 11 Nov 2008 The Government has given more than a million pounds to the National Children's Bureau and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to teach children to keep themselves safe.

Government must act on poor pay for early years workers Tue, 11 Nov 2008 The government must intervene on pay and conditions for early years workers if it is to succeed in increasing skills, a report has urged.

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