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Much-loved children's author Shirley Hughes passes away

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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Children’s author Shirley Hughes, who was known for her series of books about a boy called Alfie, has died at the age of 94.

Free book gifting scheme for disadvantaged pupils launches

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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A total of 30,000 free books are to be given to disadvantaged children across the UK to tackle the ‘literacy gap’.

First-ever physical activity guidelines published for disabled children

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Friday, February 18, 2022

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New Government guidelines to support disabled children and young people in the UK to be more physically active have been published.

Free webinars for early years staff to boost take up of Tax-Free Childcare

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Friday, February 18, 2022

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A series of webinars for all those who work with children are being held with the aim of increasing awareness and understanding of the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

Children invited to take part in walk to promote road safety

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Friday, February 4, 2022

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Thousands of children are set to take part in Brake’s Kids Walk 2022 this June to emphasise the importance of being able to walk without fear of threat from traffic or pollution.

London Mayor's office launches toolkit for childcare providers wanting to set up their own Early Years Hub

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Monday, December 20, 2021

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A new toolkit has been created for early years educators, local authorities and schools that are interested in setting up their own Early Years Hub.

Kids Allowed nursery founder to launch new parenting app

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Friday, December 10, 2021

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Jennie Johnson, the former chief executive of Kids Allowed, and childcare expert Alistair Bryce-Clegg, are launching a new child development app for parents next month.

Nursery that puts children's rights at the heart of learning welcomes Children's Commissioner

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Friday, November 19, 2021

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A nursery in Scotland that enables children to explore their human rights through nature-based play welcomed the Children's Commissioner, Bruce Adamson, to the setting on World Children's Day (20 November).

Charities call for a renewed focus on children who have lost a parent during Covid-19

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

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This Children's Grief Awareness Week (18-24 November), the public are being urged to listen to bereaved children and understand how important it is that they receive support when they are grieving.

Alliance launches toolkit to help settings get through a 'demanding' winter

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

| Nursery World

A series of winter-themed resources to help early years settings face seasonal challenges has been launched.

Millions of children wear odd socks for Anti-Bullying Week

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Monday, November 15, 2021

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Today marks the first day of Anti-Bullying Week (15-19 November) with Odd Sock Day – designed to encourage children to express themselves and celebrate their individuality.

Early years settings invited to take part in No Pens Day Wednesday

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Friday, November 12, 2021

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Taking place on Wednesday 24 November, the aim of I CAN's No Pens Day Wednesday is to encourage children to focus on speaking and listening.

Laura Henry-Allain publishes new book to help children understand racism

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

| Nursery World

Early years expert Laura Henry-Allain 's new book aims to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about race and anti-racism. Laura has just been awarded Nursery World's Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 for her work in the sector.

Nursery World’s October issue has landed!

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

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The clocks may soon be going back but there is plenty of colour and light within the pages of this month’s issue.

Cambridge University invites practitioners to share their experiences of working with two-to-five-year-olds

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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The University of Cambridge and the Early Intervention Foundation are asking for input from practitioners to create a new resource library for early years professionals.

Programme that teaches young children about Covid safety backed by health experts

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Friday, July 16, 2021

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A programme that teaches young children how to protect themselves and others from Coronavirus has gained the support of the Royal Society for Public Health.

Coronavirus leads to rise in popularity of video calls to parents among nurseries

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

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Early years staff are using, or plan to continue to use, video calls, and video messages to stay in touch with parents and carers more than they did prior to coronavirus, a survey suggests.

NCB to continue role as early years lead for DfE

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been reappointed early years stakeholder lead by the Department for Education (DfE).

New perinatal mental health resources launched

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Monday, June 21, 2021

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Resources to support the mental health of new fathers; parents who had a baby during the pandemic, and mothers from British South Asian communities, have been launched by the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV).

Take part in the National Week of Play from 21-27 June

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Monday, June 21, 2021

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The Early Years Alliance’s National Week of Play launches today, with daily tips, blogs and videos to inspire early years professionals to put play at the heart of their practice.

Drawing competition invites children to 'boycott their beds'

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

| Nursery World

Children are being challenged to let their imaginations go wild and draw where they’d most like to sleep for a competition launched by Action for Children.

Nurseries encouraged to take part in the annual Big Lunch

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

| Nursery World

Early years settings have the chance to reach out to their local communities by taking part in The Big Lunch, an annual celebration run by the Eden Project.

New early years resources for Healthy Eating Week

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

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Nurseries and schools across the UK are invited to take part in the British Nutrition Foundations's Health Eating Week from 14 to 18 June, with the launch of a free practitioner pack full of posters, advice, daily activities and videos.

Free music training on offer for early years practitioners

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

| Nursery World

Free music training for early years practitioners to support children’s speech and language skills is being offered by an award-winning music charity.

Resources: New anti-racism guide for early years

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

| Nursery World

Anti-racism and inclusion guidance specifically for early years settings has been launched with the aim of supporting practitioners to nurture open and inclusive attitudes in young children.

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Much-loved children's author Shirley Hughes passes away

Free book gifting scheme for disadvantaged pupils launches

First-ever physical activity guidelines published for disabled children

Free webinars for early years staff to boost take up of Tax-Free Childcare

Children invited to take part in walk to promote road safety

London Mayor's office launches toolkit for childcare providers wanting to set up their own Early Years Hub

Kids Allowed nursery founder to launch new parenting app

Nursery that puts children's rights at the heart of learning welcomes Children's Commissioner

Charities call for a renewed focus on children who have lost a parent during Covid-19

Alliance launches toolkit to help settings get through a 'demanding' winter

Millions of children wear odd socks for Anti-Bullying Week

Early years settings invited to take part in No Pens Day Wednesday

Laura Henry-Allain publishes new book to help children understand racism

Nursery World’s October issue has landed!

Cambridge University invites practitioners to share their experiences of working with two-to-five-year-olds

Programme that teaches young children about Covid safety backed by health experts

Coronavirus leads to rise in popularity of video calls to parents among nurseries

NCB to continue role as early years lead for DfE

New perinatal mental health resources launched

Take part in the National Week of Play from 21-27 June

Drawing competition invites children to 'boycott their beds'

Nurseries encouraged to take part in the annual Big Lunch

New early years resources for Healthy Eating Week

Free music training on offer for early years practitioners

Resources: New anti-racism guide for early years

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