Childcare changes, coalition to reach compromise

BBC

David Cameron indicates childcare changes compromise

London Evening Standard

Cameron floats childcare compromise

Guardian

David Cameron hints coalition will reach compromise over childcare

Daily Express

Cameron floats childcare compromise

TedTALK - Ken Robinson: How to escape education's death valley

Another brilliant talk. Sir Ken Robinson outlines 3 principles crucial for the human mind to flourish -- and how current education culture works against them. In a funny, stirring talk he tells us how to get out of the educational "death valley" we now face, and how to nurture our youngest generations with a climate of possibility.

TedTALK - Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don’t like.’” A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level. A wonderful talk.

When education goes wrong: Dr. Nancy Carlsson Paige at TEDxTheCalhoun School

Very interesting and heartfelt talk by Dr. Nancy Carlsson Paige, highlights the importance of play to children. Many thanks @laurachildcare for sharing this. Worth a listen.

Early Years CPD - Business Support Zone

COMING SOON! Early Years CPD - Business Support Zone is our online business support package for entrepreneurs running a childcare business. Benefits of membership include the following:

• Promotion - Raise the profile of your childcare business, promoting you and your childcare business in different ways.
• Business support - Grow your business through online training, coaching, mentoring, guides and expert advice.
• Information - Be informed about the latest information about grants, training and events.
• Networking - Build your relationships and your skills through networking,  partnerships and online forums.

Want to know more? Drop us a line here

Ofsted Consultation - Good early years provision for all

A new consultation was launched today on proposals for revisions to the inspection of early years providers. Ofsted seeks the widest possible range of views from those who have an interest in, or expertise relating to, early years provision in order to ensure that the changes proposed take proper account of the needs and circumstances of all interested parties. 

 Source: Ofsted website

The consultation runs from the 19th April 2013 - 24th May 2013. Click on the link for further details.

Early Years CPD provides online learning and continuing professional development support including qualifications, for practitioners working with children and families. For further information and details about our learning support packages complete our enquiry form. Or give us a call for an informal chat about your requirements on 0208 133 7319 or 07402 692269.

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Early Years CPD provides online learning and continuing professional development support including qualifications, for practitioners working with children and families. For further information and details about our learning support packages complete our enquiry form. Or give us a call for an informal chat about your requirements on 0208 133 7319 or 07402 692269.