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Baseline assessment – busting the ‘myth-busters'

Friday, April 16, 2021

After the disruption of coronavirus to pre-school children's lives, they should not be expected to take the Reception Baseline in September, argues Nancy Stewart

Reception Baseline: Overwhelming majority of parents reject testing children starting school - survey

News

Friday, April 16, 2021

Just 6 per cent of parents think that children should be tested in English and Maths within their first few weeks of school, according to new research, which also revealed that most parents surveyed do not support assessment in Reception.

New editor for Nursery World

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Nursery World is to have a new editor later this month as Karen Faux moves from Early Years Educator to take on the role that Liz Roberts leaves after more than two decades.

Scotland: SNP manifesto pledges £500m for next stage of the 'childcare revolution'

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Free early years education for all one- and two-year-olds and year-round wraparound childcare for low-income households are part of the SNP’s pledges set out in its election manifesto today (15 April).

Children's laureate calls on PM to invest in school libraries

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Children’s laureate Cressida Cowell is calling on the Prime Minister to invest £100m a year to create and sustain primary school libraries.

Government urged to commit to funding for outdoor play spaces

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

The Association of Play Industries (API) has written to the Prime Minister and other ministers urging them to match the funding commitment to children’s play spaces pledged by Scotland’s First Minister.

Nursery groups continue to grow, as lockdown eases

News

Monday, April 12, 2021

Just Childcare, Cresswell Nurseries and Forest House nursery groups have all recently acquired early years settings.

Councils to share £280m for SEND provision and improvements

News

Friday, April 9, 2021

Local authorities in England will receive at least £500,000 this year to support children with special educational needs and disabilities, including those in early years settings, the Department for Education has announced.

Social media: the why, when and how of using Instagram to boost occupancy

Features

Friday, April 9, 2021

As the sector starts to look towards a full reopening of the economy, nurseries looking to boost parental demand can start with boosting their social media profile, and Instagram is particularly useful for engaging many new parents, says Nicola Read

Babies recognise phrases before they can talk, study finds

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

One-year-olds can recognise combinations of words, such as ‘clap your hands’, before they have uttered their first word, new research from the University of Edinburgh has revealed.

Out-of-school clubs open for all children from 12 April

News

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Out-of-school clubs will be open to all children from 12 April but bubbles of up to 15 remain for indoor provision, the latest guidance from the Department of Education sets out.

Survey predicts one in three staff plan to leave education jobs

News

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Overwork, a lack of trust from Government, and stress from a data-driven working environment will drive thousands of teachers, school leaders and support staff out of the profession in the next five years, a survey suggests.

Mental health ‘hubs’ for pregnant women and new mums to be set up across England

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Dedicated mental health ‘hubs’ for new, expectant and bereaved mums are being set up across England as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to increase access to psychological support for women.

Entries now open for the Nursery World Awards 2021

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The Nursery World Awards 2021 wants to hear about the great work that is transforming the lives of young children across the UK. Start your entry today.

Outdoor CPD: Part 4 - Parental consent

Features

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

How can practitioners convince sceptical or worried parents that learning outside is safe and involves much more than just playing? Gabriella Jozwiak reports