4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (430+ words) The Nationalist Party wants the government to enter a constructive dialogue with childcare centre operators, parents, and all relevant stakeholders in wake of some reports indicating that some families - due to financial pressure - continue to send their sick children to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (443+ words) Balancing work and family life is a challenge many of us face. Work-life balance is about finding equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal or family commitments. It means performing effectively at work while also taking care of children and loved…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (99+ words) Underlying all of this is the problem the Director named directly. Many operators do not accept that running a childcare centre is not purely a business. That view cannot be regulated away. It reflects how the sector was formed - as…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (326+ words) All of my public writing in The Malta Independent on Sunday so far has focused on matters relating to the governing framework for an Automatic Enrolment pensions system. "For the time being I am shifting direction. This is not a…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (101+ words) Research also highlights the interaction between home and childcare environments. Children benefit most when supportive home learning contexts are complemented by high-quality experiences in early education settings (Melhuish, 2016). This reinforces the view that childcare centres should not replace parental care,…...