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Comment on Dear Colleagues, it’s time we finally took control. by Vicki Lant

Vicki Lant — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:00 +0000

In his interview on the Andrew Marr show (12 May 2013), Michael Gove cited the personal views of former Barnardo’s Chief Executive Sir Martin Narey, mistakenly describing him as the charity’s current head.

Barnardo’s made its current, official organisational position clear in our response to the government’s Childcare Staffing Deployment consultation.

Quality is the paramount issue in early years child care, and so caution needs to be applied if allowing a relaxation in the ratios for the under 5s. Evidence shows that children having greatest need benefit from settings where they can have quality interactions with well-qualified staff. We would encourage the government to stretch the pupil premium to assist with the cost of childcare for the under 5s, ensuring that the UK’s least advantaged children can access the first-class pre-school education and care they deserve.

Comment on Sing-along to Bob Marley as you prepare for International Children’s Day on 1st June by June O'Sullivan

June O'Sullivan — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:31:00 +0000

Thanks Mike, lets keep our feet on the pedals!

Comment on Sing-along to Bob Marley as you prepare for International Children’s Day on 1st June by celebratingmums

celebratingmums — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:12:00 +0000

I wondered if you might be interested in having more details of a forthcoming report from a national charity on a literacy crisis. If you would, please drop me an email on kateonthinice@gmail.com and I can let you have more details

Comment on Sing-along to Bob Marley as you prepare for International Children’s Day on 1st June by Mike Essex

Mike Essex — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:47:00 +0000

Another excellent post and you certainly cannot argue with Bob Marley.

Comment on Dear Colleagues, it’s time we finally took control. by Call for a National Day of Action | The Parenta Group

Call for a National Day of Action | The Parenta Group — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:01:20 +0000

[...] can read her Blog here, or join the ‘Reclaim Early Years‘ group on Linked [...]

Comment on An inspector calls… and the sector arrives to listen and ponder. by Dear Colleagues, it’s time we finally took control. | LEYF

Dear Colleagues, it’s time we finally took control. | LEYF — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:46:47 +0000

[...] all the support services and just use Ofsted as the improvement agency. Sir Michael Wilshaw says Ofsted with not be an improvement agency, but an agency of [...]

Comment on Dear Colleagues, it’s time we finally took control. by Simona Mckenzie

Simona Mckenzie — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:13:09 +0000

In addition to One Voice childminders are also joining the campaign in the Childminding Forum and Independent Childminders Focus Group…under the banner: United we stand!
It is vital all cms are made aware and informed about this campaign wherever they are and by whatever means they access the information…would be good to spread to LAs too, all parents who use cms and at schools where we pick up!

Comment on Dear Colleagues, it’s time we finally took control. by Jennifer McQuillan

Jennifer McQuillan — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:44:42 +0000

Thanks Penny! One Voice is a really helpful platform which brings together all that is going on in early years currently. It’s a minefield of information and the site is excellent in bringing together a variety of viewpoints and information about MGC, and now Reclaim Early Years campaign too,with June.

Comment on Dear Colleagues, it’s time we finally took control. by White-haired radicalism and the evidence-free administration: The Evernote Files | Hunky Dory Early Years

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:09:09 +0000

[...] for the sheer clarity of thought contained therein, is this call for a day of action on June 1st by June O’Sullivan. For me, this one piece brings together so many elements of the protestations of teachers and the [...]

Comment on Dear Colleagues, it’s time we finally took control. by Adekunbi Champion

Adekunbi Champion — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:20:25 +0000

It is about time to let the government know talk is cheap and as professional we are bending back over to give the best to the children in our care. If Liz Truss is not say well done, as a fellow, I say a big WELL DONE and give yourself a pat on the back for a work well done!