FROM THE EDITOR

In this issue of the Children Webmag

Editorial: A New Phase
Things are changing - for children and the Webmag

News Views
A mixture of news and comment on topical issues, including: Cherie Blair, Gordon Brown, Ruth Kelly, ADSS, the female workforce, stress at the top, lack of oil, graffiti, a sad tail with a twist in it, Socialna Pedagogika, stucture v. warmth, letters to Santa, writing by children, and mothers in prison

FICE Congress 2006 : Sarajevo
Take advantage of early booking offers for the Congress

ARTICLES

Play in Redbridge - Dr John Horton
The play needs of children in a London Borough - seen through their eyes

A Single Inspectorate - Terry Hoon
A Ministeriall statement and Terry's response

Hydration in Schools
Are our schools leaving children high and dry?

REGULAR COLUMNS

In Residence - Word Play into Real Play - Dr Keith J White
Signs that policies are being implemented at last?

In Care : Valerie's Story Part 2
Concluding Valerie's brush with her past in care

Keeping Parliamentarians Informed - Alison Linsey
CARCASS

Northern Outlook - Poverty Aware Practice - Claire Burns
Reinforcing the need for awareness in residential childcare training

Early Years - It's Quality Time : Valerie Jackson
What it is, and how to provide it

BOOK REVIEWS

Books for Children - Reviewed by Children
We asked the children - they told us!

All Book Reviews

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