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Badr Ward, CEO Lamsa: The case for a unified approach to early childhood education

Early learning shapes children's academic, social and emotional futures and only by prioritising a...

Jennifer Ferguson: ‘We must bring back year-round home visits for smoother transitions’

Early years adviser at HFL Education, Jennifer Ferguson, highlights the marked decline in home...

June O'Sullivan: Two young for school?

Caring for two-year-olds requires specifically trained staff supported by specialist leadership, so...

Janet King: Raising the bar for baby care with specialist training

Education and early years expert Janet King from NCFE on the growing need for specialist training in...

Michael Pettavel

Michael Pettavel is a successfully retired nursery school head teacher, Children’s Centre leader and occasional consultant.

 

Opinion

Michael Pettavel: 'Leadership is about inspiration and positivity'

The Government’s vision for the early years seems vague and is lacking the inspiration that Labour...

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