http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news.html en-gb Copyright (C) 2009 - 2013 by Connect Group info@theconnectgroup.net (Connect Technology Group) info@theconnectgroup.net (Connect Technology Group) Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:54:49 +0000 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:54:49 +0000 60 2 http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2013/february/more-great-childcare.html 61 The recent announcement of the ‘More Great Childcare’ proposals clearly stimulated debate. It seems the majority response from the early years and childcare sector about the proposal for ratio change were found to be ‘violently opposing’ with industry blogs, industry news and twitter going into overdrive. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:17:00 GMT 2013/february/ more-great-childcare http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2013/february/were-in-the-final.html 60 We made the long list, we endured the interview and we are through to the final of the prestigious Red Rose Awards! Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:04:00 GMT 2013/february/ were-in-the-final http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2012/december/so-this-is-christmas.html 58 So, another busy year in the childcare sector comes to an end; 12 months which has seen the launch of the new EYFS framework, the introduction of grant funding for two-year-olds and several new adoptions in technology. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 9:10:00 GMT 2012/december/ so-this-is-christmas http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2012/december/creating-smiles-all-round.html 59 Connect Childcare, industry leading developers of Nursery Management Software, has given 20 children reason to smile through its generous support for the Circus Starr scheme. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 9:29:00 GMT 2012/december/ creating-smiles-all-round http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2012/november/connect-to-the-rescue-as-competitor.html 56 Connect Childcare proved the hero of the day for a nursery chain whose current supplier had left them in difficulty when they stopped the service without prior warning. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:06:00 GMT 2012/november/ connect-to-the-rescue-as-competitor http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2012/november/connect-childcare-bolsters-team-to-aid.html 55 Connect Childcare continues to expand and has taken on two new recruits to handle business development and sales across the UK. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:48:00 GMT 2012/november/ connect-childcare-bolsters-team-to-aid http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2012/november/proud-supporter-of-industry-awards.html 57 Connect Childcare, market leading supplier of Nursery Management Systems, was delighted to support the leading nursery industry awards for the 4th year running. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:39:00 GMT 2012/november/ proud-supporter-of-industry-awards http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2012/november/connect-childcare-in-the-commons.html 54 Connect Childcare’s customer service manager got more than she bargained for while training down in the big smoke. Fri, 9 Nov 2012 10:05:00 GMT 2012/november/ connect-childcare-in-the-commons http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2012/july/connect-secure-equity-investment.html 53 The North West Fund 4 Digital & Creative, managed by AXM Venture Capital Limited, has made an equity investment into Connect Technology Group Limited. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:16:00 GMT 2012/july/ connect-secure-equity-investment http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2011/june/connect-showcase-new-products-at.html 52 If you're looking to implement new management systems and streamline your nurseries in advance of the new school term in September then Connect's regional roadshows are the perfect place to evaluate the latest innovations under one roof. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:19:00 GMT 2011/june/ connect-showcase-new-products-at http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2011/april/major-contract-win-for-connect.html 51 Connect are proud to announce that they have been successful in winning a competitive tender for the provision of Nursery Management Software to Slough Borough Council. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:59:00 GMT 2011/april/ major-contract-win-for-connect http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2011/april/connect-expand-into-prestigious-new.html 50 Due to continued expansion, Connect have now relocated to prestiigous new offices at a prime East Lancashire location. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:49:00 GMT 2011/april/ connect-expand-into-prestigious-new http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2011/march/non-exec-chairman-appointed-to-support.html 48 Connect Technology Group appoint Ashvin Pathak as Non Executive Chairman to support company growth in all areas. Mon, 7 Mar 2011 23:56:00 GMT 2011/march/ non-exec-chairman-appointed-to-support http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2011/january/connect-prepare-to-enter-ireland.html 49 The Connect Technology Group and ICT Assist have signed an exclusive distributor agreement to allow ICT Assist to supply the full suite of products developed and sold by The Connect Technology Group. This agreement will cover the Island of Ireland and includes the award winning nursery and childcare management software application ConnectChildcare™. Sun, 2 Jan 2011 0:09:00 GMT 2011/january/ connect-prepare-to-enter-ireland http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2010/october/twinnovation.html 44 AFTER A highly successful year, on the 29th September, Blackburn Based- Connect Technology Group found out they were nominated for two separate awards for Innovation!! Wed, 6 Oct 2010 8:30:00 GMT 2010/october/ twinnovation http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2010/august/connect-technology-group-wins-big.html 43 BLACKBURN-based Connect Technology Group is leading the way in providing specialist software for Childcare Providers having just launched an upgrade that has seen them win a major contract from Camden Council’s play service. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:49:00 GMT 2010/august/ connect-technology-group-wins-big http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2010/july/connect-developer-is-a-hero.html 41 The Connect Group have yet another accolade to add to our reportoire, not only do we supply award winning Connect Childcare software and security solutions to various sectors, we also have a hero in our Midst... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT 2010/july/ connect-developer-is-a-hero http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2010/july/connect-releases-new-referral-scheme.html 40 The Connect Technology Group is proud to announce The Support Club which will be rolled out to all of our supported Connect Childcare customers... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT 2010/july/ connect-releases-new-referral-scheme http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2010/july/government-to-withdraw-early-years.html 39 Funding not already committed to settings throughout the UK could be held back by local authorities following orsders from the Department for Education. Such funding could have been put towards IT, building improvements, outdoor play areas etc. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:01:00 GMT 2010/july/ government-to-withdraw-early-years http://www.theconnectgroup.net/news/2009/december/new-pathfinder-grant-calculator-has.html 38 Connect Software now caters for the pathfinder grant for which a pilot scheme is now running in various council jurisdictions and is due to be made compulsory across the UK. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:10:00 GMT 2009/december/ new-pathfinder-grant-calculator-has