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Coronavirus: Toddlers from poorest families 'missing out' on outdoor space and books in lockdown

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

| Nursery World

Babies and toddlers from disadvantaged families spent less time outdoors and reading and playing with their parents during lockdown than their better-off peers, according to new research.

Health visitor parenting support programme leads to ‘striking’ change in toddlers' behaviour

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Monday, June 14, 2021

| Nursery World

A health visitor programme, which involved parents being filmed playing and eating with their children, has led to marked improvements in young children's behaviour, a study by the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London has found.

National tutoring catch-up scheme failing disadvantaged pupils, say MPs

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Friday, March 11, 2022

| Nursery World

The Government’s multi-million pound catch-up programme risks failing pupils who need it the most, leaving them facing an ‘epidemic of educational inequality’, a report from the education select committee says .

Cost of tackling social problems too late costs £17bn a year

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Friday, February 13, 2015

| Nursery World

A move from late to early intervention would save the Government billions of pounds a year, suggests new research.

DfE to pay for free learning apps for disadvantaged children

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

| Nursery World

Families from disadvantaged backgrounds will get free access to apps as part of a new Government initiative.

Popularity of role-play fuels franchise expansion

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Monday, June 5, 2017

| Nursery World

Children’s play centre franchise Little Street has opened a third centre in West Byfleet, Surrey, with plans to open several centres a year.

Repeatedly reading the same book to toddlers helps develop their vocabulary

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Monday, March 4, 2013

| Nursery World

A new study shows that reading the same books to children over and over again helps them to retain new words.

DfE considering response to Bercow: 10 Years On

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Thursday, July 5, 2018

| Nursery World

A petition calling for the Government to implement the Bercow: Ten Years On review has reached 10,000 signatures, prompting a response from the Government.

SEED: Government-funded study highlights value of early years education for all

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

| Nursery World

All children benefit from early education and care from the age of two, with those from poorer backgrounds likely to benefit even more, a major new report out today shows.

The Big Picture - International tales

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Monday, May 14, 2018

| Nursery World

A new folktale series will introduce young children to stories from around the world.

Leaving a baby to cry has no negative effects on child development

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

| Nursery World

Leaving a baby to ‘cry it out’ has no adverse effects on child development and attachment, according to new research.

Leeds Beckett to partner with European-wide project to look at the transition to school

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

| Nursery World

A programme for parents to support their children during the transition from pre-school to primary school is being developed by education and psychology experts at Leeds Beckett University in collaboration with organisations across Europe.

Intolerant neighbours stop outdoor play

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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

| Nursery World

Fears about traffic, stranger danger and friction with neighbours are among the factors preventing children playing outside, according to the Playday 2013 survey.

Pupil Premium should be extended to the early years to improve social mobility

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

| Nursery World

A new report commissioned by the Deputy Prime Minister recommends making three- and four-year-olds eligible for the Pupil Premium.

Project to prepare families for school ‘a success’

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Monday, March 21, 2016

| Nursery World

A project that links childcare providers and schools together has proved successful in preparing parents and children for what to expect before they start Reception.

New children's laureate named

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

| Nursery World

Illustrator and writer Chris Riddell was named the ninth Waterstones Children’s Laureate at a ceremony in London on Tuesday.

Sharing picture books boosts infants' development

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

| Nursery World

Sharing books could significantly improve the development of toddlers living in the poorest parts of the world, according to a new study by the University of Reading.

Funding for projects to improve children's life chances

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

| Nursery World

A consortium of education and children’s charities has received a share of DfE funding to improve the life chances of disadvantaged children.

Ban screen time for under-twos, expert says

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

| Nursery World

A call for Government to bring in guidance for 'zero screen time' for babies will be made at an infant well-being conference today.

Lobby group calls for adverts targeted at young children to be banned

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

| Nursery World

A group of childhood campaigners are calling for an immediate end to all adverts aimed at young children so they can grow up free from the pressures of consumerism.

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Coronavirus: Toddlers from poorest families 'missing out' on outdoor space and books in lockdown

Health visitor parenting support programme leads to ‘striking’ change in toddlers' behaviour

National tutoring catch-up scheme failing disadvantaged pupils, say MPs

Cost of tackling social problems too late costs £17bn a year

DfE to pay for free learning apps for disadvantaged children

Popularity of role-play fuels franchise expansion

Repeatedly reading the same book to toddlers helps develop their vocabulary

DfE considering response to Bercow: 10 Years On

SEED: Government-funded study highlights value of early years education for all

The Big Picture - International tales

Leaving a baby to cry has no negative effects on child development

Leeds Beckett to partner with European-wide project to look at the transition to school

Intolerant neighbours stop outdoor play

Pupil Premium should be extended to the early years to improve social mobility

Project to prepare families for school ‘a success’

New children's laureate named

Sharing picture books boosts infants' development

Funding for projects to improve children's life chances

Ban screen time for under-twos, expert says

Lobby group calls for adverts targeted at young children to be banned

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