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The Big Debate: Should we put Santa Claus on the ‘naughty list’?

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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We asked a philosopher, an educational psychologist and an education lecturer to share their views on whether it’s time to tell children the truth…

Anne Longfield: 'Inclusion, not exclusion'

Opinion

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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An increase in exclusions from primary school highlights the need for the education system to better support vulnerable children post-pandemic

Jodie Reed: 'Can the extended free childcare offer be delivered'?

Opinion

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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Drawing on their new research on nursery closures for the Local Government Association, the director of isos Partnership, Jodie Reed, says there is a 'long distance to travel' for the extension of the 30 hours to become a reality.

Janet King: Additional childcare funding is welcome, but there's still long-term workforce challenges to solve

Opinion

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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Despite early years taking centre stage at the Spring Budget, there’s still persistent recruitment and retention issues that must be addressed, explains Janet King, sector manager for Education and Childcare at training provider NCFE.

Rebekah Jackson Reece: Extra Government funding to increase supply of wrap-around care 'will do nothing to support a sector already in crisis'

Opinion

Thursday, March 16, 2023

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The director of the Out-of-School Alliance (OOSA) has welcomed the additional Government investment in wrap-around care, announced within the Budget, with 'caution'.

Anne Longfield: Why the Government's commitment to Family Hubs is 'not enough'

Opinion

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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The chair of the Young Lives Commission and former Children's Commissioner for England, says the Government's ambition for Family Hubs is 'nowhere near the scale of what families need', nor is it enough to replace 'hundreds of closed Sure Start centres'.

Carey Oppenheim: Changing public conversation around the importance of the early years

Opinion

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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Carey Oppenheim, one of eight experts advising the work of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, says the Princess of Wales' new campaign is an 'important step' in changing the public's awareness of the importance of the first five years.

How NatCen's new Centre for Children and Families will take research to a new level

Opinion

Friday, July 1, 2022

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The director of NatCen's new Centre for Children and Families on how it intends to go further with research to support young children and families

'Our work to get children reading has never been more urgent'

Opinion

Friday, June 24, 2022

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Annie Crombie of BookTrust on how a pilot scheme is reconnecting young children and families with their local libraries post-Covid

Early relationships as a foundation for early education

Opinion

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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Sally Hogg of the Parent-Infant Foundation looks at the science behind early trauma and how practitioners can support children

How to give new mums and babies the best possible start

Opinion

Friday, May 6, 2022

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Being pregnant can be overwhelming, but support is out there, says Professor Lucy Chappell

Early years expert Tamsin Grimmer on how to talk to children about war

Opinion

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

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As the Childcare Survey turns 21, we demand change for the next generation

Opinion

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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Shortage of nannies could become a safeguarding issue

Opinion

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

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The current shortage of nannies is concerning, says Debbie Savernake

Children with SEND in the early years: will they fall through the cracks?

Opinion

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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What do the the Government's recent funding announcements mean for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Catherine McLeod, chief executive of Dingley's Promise, looks at what this could mean for early years children with SEND

Why food support should start at school

Opinion

Friday, October 29, 2021

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Many children are not receiving the correct nutrition, as a direct result of household poverty, and school food packages play a key role in supporting a child’s health, explains Sajad Mahmood, chief executive of the international food charity Right.

'Funding for children's speech and language has been sorely lacking'

News

Monday, October 25, 2021

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Up to 1.5 million children are at risk of speech and language delay, which is why their support needs to be at the heart of this week’s Spending Review, says Carol Payne, interim chief executive of I CAN, the children's communication charity

How to close the gap in support for new fathers

Opinion

Monday, September 27, 2021

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The number of families experiencing mental health difficulties has risen during the pandemic, with one particular gap, the support for new fathers. Michela Biseo of the Anna Freud Centre shares some tips for early years settings

Government must acknowledge 'vital role' of play therapy in Covid recovery

Opinion

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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One of the key issues as we try to learn lessons from the pandemic is how to best support the mental health and wellbeing of children, says Dr Lisa Cameron

What's holding back children's services

Opinion

Thursday, August 19, 2021

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Can dogged persistence and a desire to collaborate succeed in improving early childhood services in England and Wales? Ben Lewing believes it can and shares insights on the EIF’s recent work in local areas.

Interview - Clare Stead and Laura Outhwaite

News

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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Findings from a study on the effectiveness of the Oliiki app suggests it has ‘significant benefits’ on parental self-efficacy in the first 1,000 days of life. The research found that mums and dads who used the app over a four-week period had greater belief that they can be successful as a parent.

Families are the answer to boosting life chances

Opinion

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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The Government recognises the need to meet the needs of all parents, says education secretary Gavin Williamson

Early years educators must teach children about gender equality

Opinion

Thursday, March 25, 2021

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Having spent the majority of my career in the education sector, the current public debate on gender inequality in the UK has prompted me to engage in some professional soul-searching, says childminder Laura House

Should we really be telling our children they are 'behind' and need to 'catch up'?

Opinion

Monday, March 1, 2021

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Children develop at their own pace - they are not on a factory production line - says Louise Livingston of the Maria Montessori Institute

New ways to close the gap

Opinion

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

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We desperately need innovation for the early years so that we can close the ever-expanding advantage and development gaps, argues Ravi Gurumurthy of Nesta

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The Big Debate: Should we put Santa Claus on the ‘naughty list’?

Anne Longfield: 'Inclusion, not exclusion'

Jodie Reed: 'Can the extended free childcare offer be delivered'?

Janet King: Additional childcare funding is welcome, but there's still long-term workforce challenges to solve

Rebekah Jackson Reece: Extra Government funding to increase supply of wrap-around care 'will do nothing to support a sector already in crisis'

Anne Longfield: Why the Government's commitment to Family Hubs is 'not enough'

Carey Oppenheim: Changing public conversation around the importance of the early years

How NatCen's new Centre for Children and Families will take research to a new level

'Our work to get children reading has never been more urgent'

Early relationships as a foundation for early education

How to give new mums and babies the best possible start

Early years expert Tamsin Grimmer on how to talk to children about war

As the Childcare Survey turns 21, we demand change for the next generation

Shortage of nannies could become a safeguarding issue

Children with SEND in the early years: will they fall through the cracks?

Why food support should start at school

'Funding for children's speech and language has been sorely lacking'

How to close the gap in support for new fathers

Government must acknowledge 'vital role' of play therapy in Covid recovery

What's holding back children's services

Interview - Clare Stead and Laura Outhwaite

Families are the answer to boosting life chances

Early years educators must teach children about gender equality

Should we really be telling our children they are 'behind' and need to 'catch up'?

New ways to close the gap

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