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Early years programmes 'failing to improve literacy and numeracy'

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

| Nursery World

Early years initiatives, such as Sure Start and the free entitlement for three-and four-year-olds, have not improved children's literacy and numeracy by the time they start school, according to new research.

Allen's early intervention report calls for better-qualified workforce

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

| Nursery World

Labour MP Graham Allen has called for an increase in graduate and postgraduate leadership in early years settings, in his Government-commissioned report on early intervention.

Review calls for Reception Year to stay in EYFS

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Friday, May 19, 2017

| Nursery World

The crucial role the Reception year plays in young children’s development and learning is highlighted in a new report out on Monday.

A new international manifesto for early childhood

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Friday, November 23, 2012

| Nursery World

Early years practitioners need to take a principled stand against political power that is not in the best interests of children, argue Marie Charlton and Richard House of Early Childhood Action

Language lessons bridge the generations

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

| Nursery World

A new intergenerational scheme has launched, helping young children and elderly people to learn languages together.

'Learning to learn' boosts children's development

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Friday, April 27, 2018

| Nursery World

Children as young as three can benefit from developing ‘learning to learn’ skills, which can boost children’s attainment by seven months, according to new research.

Halfon launches inquiry into impact of early years on later success

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

| Nursery World

MPs are to examine the role of early years education on a child’s life chances.

EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

| Nursery World

The number of early learning goals in the EYFS will be radically reduced, in plans set out by the Government in its response to the Tickell review.

Former editor-in-chief of Nursery World Liz Roberts in conversation with Professor Tina Bruce

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

| Nursery World

The need to prioritise high-quality training in early education amid the ongoing expansion of nursery places is the focus of a podcast from The Froebel Trust with former editor-in-chief of Nursery World Liz Roberts and Professor Tina Bruce, who is considered a leading Froebelian educator.

Nursery's film goes to TV

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

| Nursery World

Children and nursery teachers from the foundation unit of a Nottingham primary school who won a competition to find the most innovative use for video in the classroom have got themselves a slot in a new series shown on Teachers' TV.

New guidance covers risks in outdoor play

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

| Nursery World

New guidance on outdoor play aims to dispel some popular myths about health and safety and risk.

Reading advice from footballers aims at whole family

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

| Nursery World

Families are being encouraged to share stories together by the National Literacy Trust in an extension of its successful football and literacy initiative aiming to inspire boys to read.

SEED: qualifications and CPD highlighted in quality report

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Friday, December 8, 2017

| Nursery World

We summarise the latest findings from the Government-funded Study of Early Education and Development (SEED).

Opportunity knocks for babycare lesson

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

| Nursery World

Staff got a shock when a woman gave birth in their nursery car park - and may have recruited a new nursery member.

Campaigners slam reception baseline plans

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

| Nursery World

Early years organisations and teaching unions have welcomed plans to keep the EYFS Profile, but say they are disappointed about proposals to introduce a new baseline assessment, which would also take place in Reception.

Cambridge Primary Review Trust - Challenging aspects of EY practice

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Monday, April 6, 2015

| Nursery World

A research paper published earlier this year has major implications for the early years because of the challenges it makes to some of the ideas that have become 'best practice', says Julian Grenier

Books at home boost 'school readiness'

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

| Nursery World

Reading and talking to young children at home helps prepare them for school, according to a new study.

Early language as important as obesity as a sign of child wellbeing

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

| Nursery World

Early language development must be prioritised as a child wellbeing indicator to close the gap between children in low-income and better-off households, according to a new study.

Children's minister urges early years and childcare sector to contribute to EYFS review

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

| Nursery World

Speaking at an NCB event in Westminster yesterday in advance of the launch of the EYFS review today, children's minister Sarah Teather said the EYFS had set standards and 'raised the bar' for many in the sector.

Booktrust book schemes for babies and children to lose Government funding

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

| Nursery World

The Booktrust charity, which provides free books to every baby and all five- and 11-year-olds, has had its annual budget of 13m cut by the Government.

Boys from poorer backgrounds gain most from not delaying school start

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Friday, February 22, 2019

| Nursery World

Disadvantaged boys benefit most from starting Reception in September, according to new research.

Early years coalition criticises lack of consultation over revised Development Matters and plans own guidance

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

| Nursery World

A coalition of early years organisations has slammed the Department for Education for failing to consult widely with the sector on drawing up curriculum guidance for the revised EYFS, and said it plans to consult and develop alternative guidance for children from birth to five.

New EYFS guide to support children's development

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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

| Nursery World

A truncated version of Development Matters has been published as new guidance for early years practitioners and inspectors to help them review children's development in the EYFS.

Reading for enjoyment helps children do better at maths

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Friday, September 13, 2013

| Nursery World

Children who read for pleasure are more likely to perform well at maths and English, according to new research by the Institute of Education (IOE).

Ofsted: 'Strong leadership' in early years key to being ready for school

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

| Nursery World

Poor leadership in some early years settings means that some children, particularly those in deprived areas, are not starting school ready to 'make the most' of it, an Ofsted report says today.

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Early years programmes 'failing to improve literacy and numeracy'

Allen's early intervention report calls for better-qualified workforce

Review calls for Reception Year to stay in EYFS

A new international manifesto for early childhood

Language lessons bridge the generations

'Learning to learn' boosts children's development

Halfon launches inquiry into impact of early years on later success

EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres

Former editor-in-chief of Nursery World Liz Roberts in conversation with Professor Tina Bruce

Nursery's film goes to TV

New guidance covers risks in outdoor play

Reading advice from footballers aims at whole family

SEED: qualifications and CPD highlighted in quality report

Opportunity knocks for babycare lesson

Campaigners slam reception baseline plans

Cambridge Primary Review Trust - Challenging aspects of EY practice

Books at home boost 'school readiness'

Early language as important as obesity as a sign of child wellbeing

Children's minister urges early years and childcare sector to contribute to EYFS review

Booktrust book schemes for babies and children to lose Government funding

Boys from poorer backgrounds gain most from not delaying school start

Early years coalition criticises lack of consultation over revised Development Matters and plans own guidance

New EYFS guide to support children's development

Reading for enjoyment helps children do better at maths

Ofsted: 'Strong leadership' in early years key to being ready for school

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