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Urgent action needed to address the impacts of the pandemic on children under six

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

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The pandemic has left its mark on all of us, but particularly young children and their physical development, says Max Stanford, of the Early Intervention Foundation

Sector concerned DfE mentoring programme will put added pressure on nurseries

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

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The DfE’s new mentoring programme has faced criticism from the sector, with some raising concern it will take much needed senior staff away from settings already experiencing a recruitment crisis.

Early years funding is ‘treading water’, finds report

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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According to new research on education spending, high levels of inflation, a rising minimum wage and new taxes, will mean the 17p uplift in early years funding will ‘almost certainly’ not be enough to compensate for rising costs.

Covid cases on the rise in schools

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

| Nursery World

The number of children absent from school due to Covid has risen by 60 per cent in the past two weeks.

Bridget Phillipson appointed shadow education secretary

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Bridget Phillipson has been named as the new shadow education secretary, following Labour leader Keir Starmer’s reshuffle.

Loss of childcare places highest in South West

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Analysis of Ofsted data by the Early Years Alliance reveals 'huge regional disparities' in childcare place losses.

Nurseries and pre-schools to receive air quality monitors before Christmas

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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All early years providers will receive CO2 monitors, designed to improved ventilation and prevent the spread of Covid-19, by the end of this term.

Government publishes new Covid-19 measures for nurseries, childminders and schools amid Omicron concern

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Monday, November 29, 2021

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The Government has announced additional safety measures for early years settings and schools to prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus Omicron variant.

Scotland's Baby Box delivered to 200,000 new parents

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Monday, November 29, 2021

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A total of 200,000 expectant parents in Scotland have received a Baby Box, under the devolved government’s scheme aimed at tackling inequality and promoting health.

Open letter to Ofsted raises concern over claims of 'harrowing' and 'confusing' early years inspections

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Monday, November 29, 2021

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Nearly 600 people have signed an open letter to Ofsted raising concerns about the negative inspection experiences of early years settings, maintained nursery schools, and schools, amid claims they are leading to a severe impact on the confidence, morale and wellbeing of practitioners.

Working parents struggling to afford Xmas due to rising living costs - survey

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Monday, November 29, 2021

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A third of working parents plan to take on extra work, or avoid having time off, to afford Christmas due to ‘soaring’ living costs.

Government reveals £2.4 billion underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

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Friday, November 26, 2021

| Nursery World

New data from the Treasury shows a difference of £2.4bn between the amount of money allocated for Tax-Free Childcare and actual spending on the scheme since its launch in 2017.

Feel the warm embrace of hygge

Opinion

Friday, November 26, 2021

| Nursery World

The Danish concept of hygge encompasses a sense of wellbeing and awareness based on the simple things in life. Author Kimberly Smith explains how she discovered its value and translated it into early years practice.

New research illustrates the negative impact of the pandemic on young children

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Friday, November 26, 2021

| Nursery World

The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened food insecurity among families, children’s physical activity levels have declined, and fewer infants have received their routine vaccinations.

Low pay forcing school support staff out of ‘job they love’

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Friday, November 26, 2021

| Nursery World

A quarter of school support staff have taken on second, or even third jobs, to make ends meet, findings from a survey by Unison suggests, with the union warning of an exodus from the sector.

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Urgent action needed to address the impacts of the pandemic on children under six

Sector concerned DfE mentoring programme will put added pressure on nurseries

Early years funding is ‘treading water’, finds report

Covid cases on the rise in schools

Bridget Phillipson appointed shadow education secretary

Loss of childcare places highest in South West

Nurseries and pre-schools to receive air quality monitors before Christmas

Government publishes new Covid-19 measures for nurseries, childminders and schools amid Omicron concern

Scotland's Baby Box delivered to 200,000 new parents

Open letter to Ofsted raises concern over claims of 'harrowing' and 'confusing' early years inspections

Working parents struggling to afford Xmas due to rising living costs - survey

Government reveals £2.4 billion underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

Feel the warm embrace of hygge

New research illustrates the negative impact of the pandemic on young children

Low pay forcing school support staff out of ‘job they love’

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