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Four-year-olds deliver petition against tests in Reception to Number 10

Thursday, September 23, 2021

A petition signed by more than 112,000 parents, teachers and campaigners calling for an end to new Baseline tests for children starting school this term was delivered to Downing Street on Thursday.

Music and storytelling activities to boost children's communication skills

News

Thursday, September 23, 2021

A new scheme to help young children 'find their voice' through music and storytelling is being rolled out in Blackpool.

Busy Bees Childcare buys Irish nursery group

News

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Busy Bees Childcare, the UK’s largest nursery group, has acquired Park Academy Childcare in Ireland.

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

Opinion

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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

Early years attendance levels continue to be lower than pre-Covid

News

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The latest Department for Education (DfE) statistics show that the number of children attending early years settings continues to be lower than it was before the pandemic.

Cross-party MPs call on ministers to look into impact of Covid-19 on low-income families

News

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The Government is being urged to commission in-depth research examining the impact of the pandemic on struggling families and children living in poverty.

Government launches new mental health training for schools

News

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The Department for Education has announced funding grants for up to 7,800 primary and secondary schools and colleges to pay for training for senior leaders to roll out an effective ‘whole school’ approach to mental health and wellbeing.

4.3 million parents could be without access to early support services

News

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Millions of parents are missing out on, or struggling to access, early years support services due to the pandemic, according to Action for Children, which is calling on the Government to implement a 'minimum service guarantee'.

North-West nursery owner acquires third setting

News

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Danielle Hignett, who operates Holly Tree Montessori Nursery in Stockport and Pear Tree Montessori Nursery in Sale bas bought Hazel Wood Nursery.

Survey of half a million children finds most are happy with their life

News

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Despite the effects of the pandemic, children in England are happy, and optimistic, reveals the biggest survey of four- to- 17-year-olds.

Supporting children's mental health critical in closing education gap, says charity

News

Monday, September 20, 2021

A new report by Buttle UK calls on the Government to tackle the growing number of children in poverty facing 'significant' mental health issues due to Covid, before focusing on educational catch-up strategies.

School lunchtime assistant wins funding to start a childminding business

News

Monday, September 20, 2021

A school lunchtime supervisor is to open a childminding business thanks to a grant from one of the largest providers of affordable housing in England.

New early years minister announced in PM's reshuffle

News

Friday, September 17, 2021

Will Quince has been named as the new children and families minister in the Prime Minster’s Cabinet reshuffle.

London Mayor's business support programme expands with new online hub for early years settings

News

Thursday, September 16, 2021

A new online business hub and early years consultancy service has been launched as part of Sadiq Khan's business support programme for settings in the capital.