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Leitch warns of 'crisis' in early years sector 'crying out for change'

Thursday, June 9, 2022

| Nursery World

Neil Leitch has likened the early years sector’s frustration with the government and struggle to be heard to that of climate change activists, at the Early Years Alliance’s annual conference.

Emergency childcare provision boosts employee job satisfaction and retention

News

Thursday, June 9, 2022

| Nursery World

More than six in ten employees experienced issues with childcare arrangements last year, according to a survey by Bright Horizons, which says that access to back-up childcare has a positive impact on employee retention.

Number of children eligible for free school meals increases amid rise in poverty

News

Thursday, June 9, 2022

| Nursery World

According to the latest data from the Department for Education, the percentage of children qualifying for free school meals has risen from 20.8 per cent last year to 22.5 per cent this year.

Monkeypox listed as a notifiable disease in UK as cases rise

News

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

| Nursery World

From today (8 June), Monkeypox is recognised in law as a notifiable infectious disease under the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010.

Call for dedicated services to support early trauma

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

| Nursery World

Most early years professionals understand that children’s earliest experiences are vital to their development, but more than 80 percent believe the Government is not doing enough to provide support to families, according to a survey ahead of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week.

Take part in a survey on the early years sector's reputation

News

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

| Nursery World

Early Childhood platform Famly has launched a nationwide survey to gauge how those who work in the sector feel they are viewed by society and politicians.

Kids Planet acquires 115th setting

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

| Nursery World

The third largest nursery group in the UK has bought Kinderbear Nursery in Padiham, Lancashire.

Dr Julian Grenier and Kids Planet's Clare Roberts awarded Queen's Honours

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Monday, June 6, 2022

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Dr Julian Grenier and the chief executive of Kids Planet Clare Roberts have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for their services to education and childcare.

Updated guidance on the new early years leadership qualification now out

News

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

| Nursery World

More guidance has been published on the National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership, which starts this autumn.

New study to look into the impact of Covid on health visiting

News

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

| Nursery World

A new study will explore how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected health visiting services across the UK and how to improve them in the future.

STAR PHOTO - Heads Up

Other

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

| Nursery World

Children from Panda’s Nursery at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Farnborough were greeted by some unfamiliar faces and machinery in the school car park.

Teachers call for universal free school meals in England

News

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

| Nursery World

Teaching unions and head teachers have written to the chancellor and the education secretary calling for free school meals to be extended, as families struggle with the cost of living crisis.

Noticeboard Queen's Platinum Jubilee special

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

| Nursery World

Early years settings up and down the country have been marking the Queen’s 70th year on the throne ahead of the Platinum Jubilee four-day celebration (2-5 June).

EYFS Activities - Supporting SEND… Maintaining continuity

Features

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

In a new series exploring supporting children with SEND as they go through transitions, Georgina Durrant suggests activities linked with the concepts of moving and continuity

Our June issue, with annual Training Today supplement, is now out

News

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

Our latest issue includes our annual Training Today supplement, best practice on challenging gender stereotypes, analysis of the ratios debate, and management advice and regular and guest columnists

Management Queries - In action

Features

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

Our panel of early years setting leaders explain how they observe job candidates’ skills at interacting and engaging with children. By Gabriella Jozwiak

New child development study will track first five years of babies' lives

News

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

The first national birth cohort study of babies in 20 years will launch next week, which will follow more than 8,000 children in their early years.

Childcare Counsel - abuse of the grievance process

Features

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

Abuse of the grievance process can result in dismissal, as a recent tribunal has shown, says Hannah Belton, director of Morgan La Roche

EYFS Best Practice - All about… Tackling gender stereotypes

Features

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

Gender stereotypes are harming our children’s health, happiness and career prospects – so what can be done to challenge them? Annette Rawstrone reports

Training Today - New cultures

Features

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

With the pandemic having a knock-on effect on children’s development and settings’ finances, what CPD should practitioners be engaging with, asks Gabriella Jozwiak

TRAINING TREES

Other

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

Aspire Training Team, a specialist early years apprenticeship training provider with facilities across the South-West, marked 25 years in business in April with a number of celebratory activities.

Health & Nutrition - Social cues

Features

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

Parents, researchers and early years practitioners are noticing lockdown’s effect on children’s communication and social skills. Meredith Jones Russell reports

Time for something different in early years thinking

Opinion

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

The return of the ratios debate highlights how the early years sector deserves a fresh approach to solving its ongoing challenges, says our columnist Sara Mackenzie

HEART TO HEART

Other

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

Staff at Heathlands Community Pre-school have been working hard to purchase a defibrillator for the community, teaming up with a business to achieve their goal.

Your outdoor calendar: June 2022

Features

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

| Nursery World

Early summer is so very full of promise – get active outdoors to make the most of warm days and light evenings, suggests Julie Mountain

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Leitch warns of 'crisis' in early years sector 'crying out for change'

Emergency childcare provision boosts employee job satisfaction and retention

Number of children eligible for free school meals increases amid rise in poverty

Monkeypox listed as a notifiable disease in UK as cases rise

Call for dedicated services to support early trauma

Take part in a survey on the early years sector's reputation

Kids Planet acquires 115th setting

Dr Julian Grenier and Kids Planet's Clare Roberts awarded Queen's Honours

Updated guidance on the new early years leadership qualification now out

New study to look into the impact of Covid on health visiting

STAR PHOTO - Heads Up

Teachers call for universal free school meals in England

Noticeboard Queen's Platinum Jubilee special

EYFS Activities - Supporting SEND… Maintaining continuity

Our June issue, with annual Training Today supplement, is now out

Management Queries - In action

New child development study will track first five years of babies' lives

Childcare Counsel - abuse of the grievance process

EYFS Best Practice - All about… Tackling gender stereotypes

Training Today - New cultures

TRAINING TREES

Health & Nutrition - Social cues

Time for something different in early years thinking

HEART TO HEART

Your outdoor calendar: June 2022

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