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Coronavirus: Call to reopen playgrounds as 'a priority'

Friday, June 12, 2020

| Nursery World

Guidelines for when and how playgrounds will be brought back into use ‘must be provided immediately’ if the Government serious about tackling obesity amid the pandemic, the Association of Play Industries has warned.

SEED: mixed findings from latest research following 6,000 two-year-olds into school

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Friday, February 21, 2020

| Nursery World

Researchers have found a link between the amount of time children spend in group daycare and poorer social and emotional development in Year 1, while also finding that disadvantaged children benefit the most from at least 20 hours a week of formal childcare.

Exclusive interview: Montessori St Nicholas on its milestone year

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Monday, April 1, 2019

| Nursery World

As Montessori celebrates 100 years of training in the UK, Nursery World meets Leonor Stjepic, CEO of Montessori St Nicholas

Charities unite to call for action on children's SLCN

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

| Nursery World

Sixty charities and organisations have joined forces to urge the Prime Minister to do more to improve support for the 1.4 million children with speech, language and communication needs.

More than 130 playgrounds close in two years

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Friday, November 16, 2018

| Nursery World

The number of playgrounds across England is falling rapidly, according to new research.

Childcare may prevent emotional and behavioural problems later

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

| Nursery World

Children who spend some time in formal childcare are less likely to have behavioural problems than those that are cared for solely at home, according to new research.

SEED: Quality care has benefits at age four

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Monday, September 17, 2018

| Nursery World

Spending more time in good-quality settings can positively impact a child’s ability to socialise, empathise with their peers and regulate their own behaviour, find researchers.

Poorer parents feel patronised by targeted 'school readiness' classes

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

| Nursery World

New research warns that attempts to ensure all children are 'school ready' is being undermined by targeted support, which alienates disadvantaged families.

Schools win funding to help disadvantaged children

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Friday, July 20, 2018

| Nursery World

A teacher from Salford has won funding to develop young children's communication and language through storytelling, in the Let Teachers SHINE 2018 awards.

'Play and joy' in the snow

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Monday, March 5, 2018

| Nursery World

A strong emphasis on the outdoors and a later start to formal learning are key in Scandinavia, Catherine Gaunt discovered on Nursery World’s study tour to Finland and Sweden last month

Big picture: Scandi mania

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Sunday, February 18, 2018

| Nursery World

Childminder Hannah Rosalie hit the headlines this month for her ‘Scandi’ approach, with children having naps outside.

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).

Montessori closes attainment gap for pre-school children

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Monday, November 27, 2017

| Nursery World

An American study in academic journal Frontiers in Psychology has found that Montessori early years settings can improve outcomes for disadvantaged children.

LEYF nurseries to welcome drag queens for storytime

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Friday, November 3, 2017

| Nursery World

Children at London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) nurseries will be read stories by drag queens as part of project to spread a message of tolerance and kindness.

Scottish Government launches quality childcare action plan

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

| Nursery World

The Scottish Government has moved to strengthen the quality of childcare years in advance of its target to double its funded offer.

TV show aims to prove benefits of bringing young and old together

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Friday, July 28, 2017

| Nursery World

In a new experiment Channel 4 is bringing together a group of elderly care home residents and pre-school children over several weeks to assess the impact on their health, wellbeing and even life expectancy.

SEED: Report reveals benefits of ECEC at age three

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Monday, July 24, 2017

| Nursery World

Nursery World sums up the key findings of the latest research from the Study of Early Education and Development.

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.

Scotland pushes outdoor activities in new guidelines

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

| Nursery World

Outdoor learning, exercise and play are highlighted in the Scottish government’s action plan for early learning and childcare.

Awards celebrate practitioners' commitment to speech and language

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Monday, April 3, 2017

| Nursery World

The Foundation Unit at Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D Academy in Newark-on-Trent has been named Early Years Setting of the Year in the Shine a Light Awards 2017.

The Big Picture - Bonding agent

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Monday, March 6, 2017

| Nursery World

Links between the life of John Bowlby and his theory of attachment are explored in a free new exhibition at the Royal Society of Medicine in London.

Most parents want early years teachers in nurseries

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Friday, February 17, 2017

| Nursery World

Just under three-quarters of parents would rather send their child to a nursery with an early years teacher than one without, new research suggests.

Intergenerational care: Bringing old and young together

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Monday, February 6, 2017

| Nursery World

An experiment in Wales, filmed for a TV programme, took young children to spend time with elderly users of a day centre, in order to assess mutual benefits. Charlotte Goddard finds out what happened

SEED: Latest reports include focus on good early years practice

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Friday, January 27, 2017

| Nursery World

Tailoring practice to children’s needs, a skilled and experienced workforce, and an open and reflective culture are highlighted as key in new research on good practice in early education.

Call for EYPP to be doubled to improve social mobility

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

| Nursery World

A new report recommends the early years pupil premium be increased to help children from low-income families progress.

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Coronavirus: Call to reopen playgrounds as 'a priority'

SEED: mixed findings from latest research following 6,000 two-year-olds into school

Exclusive interview: Montessori St Nicholas on its milestone year

Charities unite to call for action on children's SLCN

More than 130 playgrounds close in two years

Childcare may prevent emotional and behavioural problems later

SEED: Quality care has benefits at age four

Poorer parents feel patronised by targeted 'school readiness' classes

Schools win funding to help disadvantaged children

'Play and joy' in the snow

Big picture: Scandi mania

SEED: qualifications and CPD highlighted in quality report

Montessori closes attainment gap for pre-school children

LEYF nurseries to welcome drag queens for storytime

Scottish Government launches quality childcare action plan

TV show aims to prove benefits of bringing young and old together

SEED: Report reveals benefits of ECEC at age three

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

Scotland pushes outdoor activities in new guidelines

Awards celebrate practitioners' commitment to speech and language

The Big Picture - Bonding agent

Most parents want early years teachers in nurseries

Intergenerational care: Bringing old and young together

SEED: Latest reports include focus on good early years practice

Call for EYPP to be doubled to improve social mobility

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