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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

| Nursery World

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

| Nursery World

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

| Nursery World

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.

Early years funding for three-and four-years-olds to rise by 17p an hour

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

| Nursery World

The hourly funding rate paid by the Government to local authorities for the three-and four-year-old entitlements will rise by 17p an hour in most local authority areas in England from April, the Department for Education has confirmed.

Outdoor play is 'every child's right'

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

| Nursery World

Every child has a right to spend time outdoors, said Professor Jan White, speaking at Nursery World’s outdoor play conference.

Scotland's 1,140 hours has exacerbated the decline in childminders

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

| Nursery World

According to the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA), the 1,140 hours policy has ‘failed’ the country's childminding workforce, which has declined by over 26 per cent,