New edition available tomorrow, 1st August!

Don't forget to log in to view August's edition from tomorrow, Monday 1st August!

Lots more school holiday ideas, help with school transitions and so much more.

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Issue 14 coming very soon!

August's Issue 14 will be available from 1st August 2011.

The theme is 'All About Me'.

We also have features about school transitions, how we can help children (and parents!) through this exciting, yet daunting for some, next stage!

More school holiday ideas and an article about learning styles plus much, much more!

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Competition reminders

Don't forget to enter our 2 fabulous competitions, this month is coming to a fast close!

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Ofsted self-evaluation form

We hope you have found our series on the Ofsted self-evaluation form useful.

You can read the final instalment on page 60 of the current edition, July 2011 issue 13. 

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Early Years Qualification Review

An independent review of the Early Years qualifications has been launched. The government has asked Professor Cathy Nutbrown, professor of education at the University of Sheffield and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Early Childhood Research, to lead the review. 

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http://www.cypnow.co.uk/Childcare_and_Early_Years/article/1080592/early-years-qualifications-review-launched/?DCMP=EMC-CONInPractice

Summer holidays planning

So it's the last week of the school year! 

If you need some ideas and inspiration for your school holiday planning, check out our Summer Holiday Planning ideas on pages 52-57 in the current edition.

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Morton Michel

Morton Michel are the UK's leading childcare insurance specialist.

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http://www.mortonmichel.com/

2011 Holiday childcare costs

Daycare Trust's tenth annual Holiday Childcare Costs Survey, sponsored by Computershare Voucher Services (CVS), is compiled from figures submitted by local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales. It compares by region the cost and availability of childcare provision during the school holidays, and is being released as part of National Childcare Week (11-18 July 2011). 

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Kiddie Sangria

Have you tried our Kiddie Sangria activity? See pages 50-51 for full details of how to make this summer cocktail with your minded children! 

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Around the World theme

Have you checked out the activities and focus plans for our Around the World theme in the current edition?

Check out pages 18-43 for all the details.

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Government introduces slimmed down EYFS

The Government will today set out changes to the EYFS - it will be more focused on making sure children start school ready and able to learn. The changes will be introduced next year under changes set out today by Children's Minister Sarah Teather.

It is a direct response to the EYFS review headed by Claire Tickell.

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http://www.education.gov.uk/a00191829/government-sets-out-reform-of-early-learning-and-childrens-centres

5 Little Ducks

The 5 Little Duck printable templates from page 13 of the July edition are now available to download from the subscribers area of our forum.

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Activities for July

Have you had the chance to read issue 14 yet?

We have some fantastic activities in this edition. For example, see page 7 for this month's 'Activities on a Budget'; this month it is Sheet Painting.

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Independence Day

One of our Cheeky Monkeys made 4th of July windmills with the children today, they are fantastic!!

Did you celebrate independence day?

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Issue 13, Around The World is available now!

Issue 13, Around The World is available right now.

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