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Visitor Map
Click on the map below to tell us what area of country you live. We'll really appreciate it. Full Story
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Employment Polices and Procedures
All employers have legal responsibilities to their employees. This section contains useful documentation to ensure your business stays legal. Full Story
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Our Products and Services
Childworks Ltd provides innovative products and services. Full Story
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Quote of the Day
Daily Inspiration from Childworks Full Story
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Childworks 2004 Price List
Childworks.co.uk offer parents and childcare providers a fast, cost-effective way to recruit childcare staff - inludes nannies, nursery nurses, classroom assistants, playworkers & more.. Full Story
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Parents
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FREE Onine Training
Develop yourself for FREE!
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About Regina Bash-Taqi
Director of Childworks Limited and freelance fundraising and business development consultant. Full Story
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Curriculum Vitae
Mother of two and childcare entrepreneur, Regina is the brains behind childworks.co.uk Full Story
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Customer Testimonial
We will always be open and honest with you. We'll try our hardest to make sure your message gets across. Full Story
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Childworks Affiliate Programme
Do you run your own website? Join our affiliate programme and earn extra money for yourself or fundraise for you favourite cause. Its FREE and SIMPLE. Full Story
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Childworks Volunteer with Kids Programme
Are you from a children's organisation- looking for volunteers?
Are you a qualified or unqualified childcare worker looking to volunteer or for a work placement. Then the Childworks Volunteer-Match service is for you. Full Story
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| Starting A Childcare Project |
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The UK Childcare Industry
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Your Childcare Business Idea!
Do you feel you have something to offer to children and families?
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Is a Childcare Business Right for You?
Setting up and running a childcare project can be a very rewarding experience. It also hard work and requires stamina and planning. Full Story
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Do you need a Business Plan?
A sound business plan is your roadmap to success Full Story
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| Research & Developments in Childcare |
DADS IN TRAINING
Regina wonders whether the industry is pushing the right buttons, when it comes to recruiting men. Full Story
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| Information for Parents |
Choosing A School for Your Child
In this section you will find suggestions on how to choose the most suitable school for your child. Full Story
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Could You Be Missing Out on Help with Childcare Fees?
Working families on certain levels of income in the UK may qualify for a tax credit. According to Inland Revenue 9 out of 10 families qualify. Full Story
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All About Saturday Schools
Saturday Schools are very popular in England, yet it is very difficult to find out about them. Childworks.co.uk the one stop shop for the childcare and education community, provides all the information and tools you need in one place. Full Story
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Need Childcare?
Before you choose childcare or employ a nanny there are some very important issues to consider. Ignore them and you are setting yourself, your family and your nanny up for unhappiness, unnecessary stress and frustration. Full Story
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Using family and friends for childcare.
Many people use families and friends for childcare. Grandparents are especially popular option, but it has it's advantages and disadvantages. Full Story
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Childminders and Home Childcarers
Registered under the Children Act with OFSTED, a childminder will usually have done a short, pre-registration course and have undergone police and health checks, which will not only be carried out on her, but also on those over 16 who are living with Full Story
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Nannies, Au-Pairs, Mother's Help & Maternity Nurses
A trained experienced nanny can be a good choice for many families. However they may be expensive if you only have one child, in which case you may consider a shred nanny. Full Story
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Day Nurseries
Day Nurseries care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. They can offer reliable care but may not suit parents who work unusual hours. Full Story
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Your Parenting Philosophy
It's easier to get to where you want to be if you know where you are going. Full Story
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Nanny Job Description
Like any job a clear description helps you communicate your expectations to your nanny. Full Story
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Advertising for a nanny
Nnny jobs can be advertised on the Internet, by word of mouth, local newspapers and in local colleges.Allow at least 12 weeks to recruit. Full Story
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Shortlisting Nannies
List the five most important qualities for your nanny and use this to pick out those nannies worth interviewing. Full Story
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Interviewing Potential Nannies
A careful well conducted interview is essential to help you choose the right nanny for your kids. Full Story
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Making a formal offer to your chosen nanny
This article provides information on how to make a formal job offer to your nanny. Full Story
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Top Tips for Keeping Older Children Safe!
Just when you thought you could breathe a sigh of relief - you no longer have to worry about them putting things in their mouths or drinking loo water, up pop a range of other safety issues. Full Story
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Bullying
A brief guide for parents on how to protect their children from bullies. Full Story
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| NEWS |
What the Papers say
Quick look at what's in the papers today. Full Story
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| Employing Childcare Staff |
Recruiting Childcare Staff
The success of any childcare facility truly depends on the quality of the people you employ. A good childcare provider recruits, develops and retains high quality staff. Full Story
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Writing a Job Description
A Job Description makes clear what is expected of an employee. Full Story
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Preparing A Person Specification
The person specification is an essential requirement in the recruitment process. Full Story
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Work Permits
As an employer, it is your duty to ensure that all your employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. Full Story
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Criminal Convictions
People with certain criminal convictions are not legally allowed to work with children. Full Story
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How to get & keep the best staff!
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Trade Union Membership
Becoming a member of a Trade Union is entirely down to the individual, he or she may apply to become a member of a union if they so wish or choose not to. Full Story
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Discrimination on the grounds of Gender or Race
Discrimination on the grounds of race and sex in the work place. Full Story
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Constructing A Winning Team!
Recruiting good individuals is great but if they don't blend together, you will not get the productivity you want. Full Story
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The Internet is now the Most Popular Recruitment Medium !
Find out why.
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Discrimination on the grounds of Disability
The Disability Discrimation Act 1995 aims to protect people with disabilities from discimination. Employers should pay close attention to this Act. Full Story
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| Press Releases |
INCREASED DEMAND RESULTS IN SHORTFALL OF CHILDCARE WORKERS
Tough government targets to provide 2 million childcare places by 2006 has resulted in a dramatic shortfall of childcare and early years workers. Full Story
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You can teach a nursery new tricks!
Everyone knows that time is of the essence when you are looking after children. Finding new ways to do traditional tasks is one way of creating more time. Jan Pool, Director of Coombe Nursery in New Eltam, decided to forgo her usual method of postin Full Story
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Local Authority Tackles National Issue Head On.
Recent trends show a sharp rise in the demand for qualified early years practitioners with nurseries, childcare providers and parents competing to recruit high calibre staff to care for their children.
The childcare industry is facing a crisi Full Story
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UK PARENTS CHALLENGED TO BUILD CHILDCARE KNOWLEDGE BANK
The average family with two children, aged 2 and 7 years old, deal with over 20 organisations when it comes to childcare.*
Little or no co-ordination between organisations providing children's services means that parents are forced to spend a lar Full Story
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| Childhood Foundation |
Childhood Foundation
Charity to support children and young people
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What we aim to do
Enriching the lives of children and young people
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Join our Board of Trustees
We need two new members
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| Jobseekers |
Top Tips for Finding the Right Job
Regina Bash Taqi has been working in childcare for 10 years, and shares her tips on getting the right job Full Story
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Nursery Nursing
Career profile of nursery nurses and information on how to train as one. Full Story
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Club Leader
Information about how to become a Club Leader in schools and out of school clubs. Full Story
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