Since 1925, when Nursery Worldwas first published, it’s clear how early childhood education has changed; how positive changes were won by pioneers working to lobby governments, and how some have since been lost.
The past 100 years saw the growth of state-funded nursery schools, Sure Start, and a well-trained and qualified workforce. The last century has seen some practices and policies which show how things can be.
Positive change has happened, but many effective developments have been threatened, reduced or lost. As 2025 begins, the realities are stark. Many maintained nursery schools, Children’s Centres and other settings and services known to effectively support children and their families who live in disadvantaged circumstances have closed or suffered cuts to their provision.
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