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The disadvantage gap among young children is thought to have widened as a result of nursery and school closures during the pandemic but more evidence is needed
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Research to look at impact of lockdown on Reception children's readiness for school

Coronavirus
Mollie King, presenter and singer, was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of eight, and is backing the British Dyslexia Association campaign for more support, diagnosis and assessment in schools
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Singer Mollie King launches Dyslexia Awareness Week

Activities
Silvia Lauzzana
Opinion

How Steiner kindergartens supported children and families in lockdown

Coronavirus
The researchers found a link between toddlers who were used to hearing music, or singing at home, and language development
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Toddlers from musical households have 'better language skills' - study

Birth to Threes
The ELGs have been removed from Development Matters to avoid the ‘top-down’ pressure of the goals
Features

EYFS guidance - The big picture

Practice
Red Hen Day Nursery in Lincolnshire has embraced the opportunity to mix ages
Features

Mixed-Age Groups – Win, win?

Practice
One symptom of autism is the child finding it difficult to play with their peers and easier to interact with adults
Features

EYFS Best Practice – All about… autism

Practice
Witnessing abuse is child abuse in its own right
Features

Working with Families – In the shadows

Practice
The programme will look at how practitioners and parents can support children's move from early years settings to starting primary school
News

Leeds Beckett to partner with European-wide project to look at the transition to school

Child Development
Dr Julian Grenier
News

Revised EYFS: more curriculum guidance to be launched soon

Review of The Early Years Foundation Stage
A coalition of early years organisations is planning to hold its own consultation and publish guidance for the revised EYFS
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Early years coalition criticises lack of consultation over revised Development Matters and plans own guidance

Review of The Early Years Foundation Stage
The authors argue that our system of early childhood education and care is not fit for purpose
News

In Focus: Early Childhood Education – Time for an ECE revolution

Child Development
‘Responding to Process’ develops practitioners’ understanding of child development and the learning
Features

Building Your Curriculum: Supporting Learning - Deep in thought

Practice
Keeping in touch during lockdown
Features

Key Person Approach – At heart

Practice
Many schools are adopting a ‘recovery curriculum’ rather than a ‘catch-up’ one
Features

EYFS Best Practice in Schools - On the bright side

Practice
Children in the study benefited from having more time at home with their parents, researchers believe
News

Coronavirus: Young children of working parents improved their attention during lockdown, study reveals

Coronavirus

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