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Nursery World - Early years and childcare

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I write news and features for Nursery World magazine, covering issues affecting education and childcare for under fives. Recent articles: News:  Free schools to double this month Analysis:  New plans could make it easier to buy nursery premises Feature:  Regional Focus, Part 1: Liverpool - Pioneering projects

Senior reporter for Children & Young People Now

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In September I left my position as senior reporter at Children & Young People Now magazine. At CYP Now I covered early years, education, youth work, child poverty, children's rights, parenting and play. This included daily online news reporting, analysis pieces for the weekly magazine, profile interviews and investigations. Examples: Investigation: Almost half of councils plan to withhold money earmarked for free childcare for disadvantaged two-year-olds from early years providers News: Local school transport changes 'will fail children with SEN'  Analysis:  Anti-ratios campaigning pays off Interview: NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless Interview: Government childcare advisor Professor Cathy Nutbrown Read more at www.cypnow.co.uk