Nursery World - Quality of life in the UK

As the world turns and change is inevitable, young children’s quality of life remains ever important, says Cathy Nutbrown

So what happens now? In the UK, a new Prime Minister signals policy change in many key areas, including education. And we can be certain of changes in overseas policy and in our relationships with EU countries. As changes in the Cabinet signal anticipated changes in early years, with continued unsettlement in the workforce, a level of uncertainty will remain and we may well be asking ‘So what happens now’ for some time yet.

But in the context of political change in relation to the UK’s relationship with the EU, the terrorist atrocities in France and unrest in many parts of the world, it is important to not lose sight of ongoing (and arguably avoidable) threats to young children and their families. While we ponder the effects of the referendum on our lives, and terrorism around the world that threatens peace and life, we must also keep in view the things that are happening to children in many early years settings.

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