Children need to be happy and content in their setting. They need to feel safe and comfortable so they are able to learn and develop, cope with challenges – both negative and positive – and build strong relationships. How then can we ensure this happens while also balancing the concern that so many children have been negatively impacted by Covid 19?
1.7 million children are estimated to be behind with talking and understanding words. They are also demonstrating higher separation anxiety and a delay in their PSED and physical skills. It's a tension we need to navigate, while keeping staff happy and supported too.
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