Issue 12

Autumn 2006

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Front cover
Contents
3-5: News	Playgrounds 'need more adventure' - Rough Guide to the Early Years Professional - Debate: Can parenting TV shows really help with children's behaviour?
6-7: Profile: Nora Sands	Jamie Oliver described her as "my most powerful ally" in his campaign to improve the quality of British school dinners. So what advice does the no-nonsense dinner lady have for getting families to eat more healthily?
8-9: Making the connection	Using ICT at the Foundation Stage can keep children excited and motivated. Four settings share their tips.
10-13: Leading the way	Managers reveal how they cope with the challenges of running a Sure Start Children's Centre.
14-15: Reaching out	Tried-and-tested methods to get more families from ethnic minority backgrounds to use family support services.
16-17: Dry run	What's the best way to handle continence and toilet training, especially when it comes to including disabled children?
18-19: Early support training	New training materials offer a partnership approach to working with disabled children.
20-21: Aiming high	Are you getting the best out of your boss? Read this and find out.
22-23: Resources	Courses, workshops, books, toys, events and great days out.
24-25: Over to you	Your pages: share a tip or a resource.
26: A day in the life	Heather Barnes, who trains doulas in Hull, takes us through her busy working day.
27: Letters	A selection from our postbag.
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