We are an independent provider of training, research and consultancy for everyone working with children, young people and families, with a specialism in the early years, childcare, extended services and children's centres sector.  Since 1999, we have worked with local,
regional and central government including 4 Government Offices, over 65 local authorities (16 London boroughs), 40 sure start local programmes and children's centres, and a range of Children's Fund projects, Learning and Skills Councils, colleges, voluntary organisations and major private companies.

Our bespoke continuous professional development training includes all aspects of best practice, away day facilitation and team building.  As researchers and consultants we are able to bring a fresh and informed approach to strategy development, reviews, problem solving and special projects working within an anti-discriminatory framework.



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Sustainability is biggest worry for PVI providers
By Catherine Gaunt, Nursery World, 6 May 2009
Private and voluntary nurseries have overwhelmingly singled out sustainability as their most common cause of concern, in the Pre-School Learning Alliance's third annual membership survey. more

Ten years ago there were no Sure Start Children's Centres - and today there are over 3,000, with 2.4 million families now benefiting.
The Labour Party today celebrated the news that 3,000 Sure Start Children's Centres have now been opened across the country. Ministers and MPs are visiting local Children's Centres across the country to mark the significant milestone. The announcement means that the Labour government is on track to fulfil its manifesto pledge of 3,500 centres open by next year. more

Action plan to ensure every child gets the protection they deserve
The Government has announced a wide-ranging package of measures setting out how it will deliver the step-change in child protection called for by Lord Laming in his recent progress report. more

Sir Jim Rose presents finding of most fundamental review of the primary
curriculum in a decade
• ICT joins English and maths as centre piece of new primary curriculum, with extra training for teachers
• New focus on speaking and listening
• Personal development to be key to raising standards
• Summer born children can start school in the September after their fourth birthday. more