Nicole Weinstein

Three-quarters of the primary schools surveyed said that children starting in Reception last September needed more help with language skills than in the previous academic year
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Coronavirus: ‘Concerning’ impact on language development and PSED among four-to five-year-olds

Child Development
Around three-quarters of parents said they would struggle if they could not access their early years setting
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9 in 10 parents think early years sector underfunded - MPs' survey

Funding
A campaign has been launched to save the University of Brighton's One World Nursery
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Staff campaign to save Brighton University nursery

Provision
Climbing trees - an example of adventurous play - benefits well-being and may help prevent anxiety in some children
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Children missing out on adventurous outdoor play – study

Child Development
Nearly four out of 10 children in single parent families in Scotland live in poverty PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Scotland: lone parents need more support to find jobs, charities warn

Families
The report highlights the rise in probable mental health disorder among primary school children PHOTO Adobe Stock
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‘Frightening’ statistics on children’s mental health revealed in MPs' cross-party report

Policy & Politics
Nicola Sturgeon launching the SNP manifesto PHOTO YouTube
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Scotland: SNP manifesto pledges £500m for next stage of the 'childcare revolution'

Policy & Politics
Elm Park in Clapham is one of two nurseries bought by Cresswell Nurseries, which is owned by ICP Nurseries
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Nursery groups continue to grow, as lockdown eases

Provision
More than a third of teachers and education staff surveyed by the National Education Union are disillusioned with working in the education sector
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Survey predicts one in three staff plan to leave education jobs

Careers & Training
Babies can understand the subtle differences between phrases, such as 'Clap your hands', and 'Take your hands', before they learn to talk
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Babies recognise phrases before they can talk, study finds

Birth to Threes
Out-of-school childcare will be open for all children, both indoors and outdoors, from 12 April
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Out-of-school clubs open for all children from 12 April

Coronavirus
New mothers and pregnant women will be able to access mental health support in their local areas
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Mental health ‘hubs’ for pregnant women and new mums to be set up across England

Mental Health & Well-Being
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Birth to 5 Matters experts hit back at criticism of guidance's stance on anti-racism by Conservative MPs

Review of The Early Years Foundation Stage
Early years qualifications for those aged 24 and over are available for free from 1 April
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Government funds Level 3 qualifications in early years for free from 1 April for over-24s

Careers & Training
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New Birth to 5 Matters guidance to be published

Child Development
Animal Crossing, a popular game played by families during the pandemic
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Academics to create record of children’s play during the pandemic

Coronavirus