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Nurseries and childminders that rely on parent fees risk closure after lockdown - study

Friday, September 4, 2020

| Nursery World

Childcare providers that rely on parents’ fees, rather than free entitlement funding, are particularly vulnerable to closure, which could lead to a childcare shortage, the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns in new research.

DfE publishes Development Matters curriculum guidance, as early adopter schools start updated EYFS

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

| Nursery World

The Department for Education has published revised curriculum guidance ahead of the implementation of the updated EYFS.

Working mothers raise concern over lack of childcare

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

| Nursery World

Two in five working mothers are worried they won’t be able to find the childcare they need this September, according to a report from the TUC.

Coronavirus: Small firms need nurseries to reopen to run their businesses

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

| Nursery World

The Federation of Small Businesses has backed the reopening of schools and nurseries after a survey revealed that over a quarter of its members rely these forms of childcare and education in order to operate.

Vital Glasgow service for lone parents in jeopardy

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

| Nursery World

A lifeline charity for single parents in Glasgow faces a perilous future after its application for funding was rejected, pending a vote by councillors on Thursday (3 September).

Historic children’s rights Bill to become law in Scotland

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

| Nursery World

The Scottish government has introduced a Bill to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law by the end of this Parliament, which if passed will make it the first nation in the UK to do so.

Coronavirus: Sector tries to stay positive with uncertain times ahead

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

| Nursery World

Nurseries and pre-schools have spoken to Nursery World about the challenges of opening to more children in September, whether taking on new families or children who are returning for the first time since lockdown. So, what will the new normal look like in the autumn term?

Coronavirus: Young children of working parents improved their attention during lockdown, study reveals

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

| Nursery World

Children of working parents had fewer tantrums and ‘significant’ improvements in attention during lockdown, findings from a study tracking two- to five year-olds throughout the pandemic has revealed.

Interview - Dr Sara Bonetti, Education Policy Institute

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

| Nursery World

Research commissioned by the Social Mobility Commission has found one in eight early years workers earns less than £5 an hour. The report highlights low pay and lack of career and training opportunities among the key barriers to a stable workforce. Report author Dr Bonetti discusses the findings

Disadvantaged children need 'long-term' catch-up support as learning gap grows

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

| Nursery World

Teachers estimate that children are on average three months behind in their learning, while the gap between disadvantaged children and their peers has risen by 46 per cent, according to new research.

In Focus: Early Childhood Education – Time for an ECE revolution

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

| Nursery World

The pandemic offers the opportunity to transform early childhood education in England to benefit young children and their families, say Claire Cameron and Peter Moss

Tributes to Sir Ken Robinson, champion of creativity in education

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Monday, August 31, 2020

| Nursery World

Early years leaders have paid tribute to world-renowned educationalist Sir Ken Robinson, who died last Friday of cancer aged 70.

Fennies to target commuter belt as part of 'aggressive' expansion plans

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Friday, August 28, 2020

| Nursery World

Fennies Nurseries is pressing ahead with ‘aggressive’ expansion plans despite the downturn in the early years sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

'Catch-up' language programme announced for Reception classes

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

| Nursery World

A new programme targeted at boosting the language skills of Reception-age children in disadvantaged areas has been announced by government.

An epidemic of tooth decay is on horizon, councils warn

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

| Nursery World

Councils are warning of an epidemic of tooth decay following the lifting of national lockdown.

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Nurseries and childminders that rely on parent fees risk closure after lockdown - study

DfE publishes Development Matters curriculum guidance, as early adopter schools start updated EYFS

Working mothers raise concern over lack of childcare

Coronavirus: Small firms need nurseries to reopen to run their businesses

Vital Glasgow service for lone parents in jeopardy

Historic children’s rights Bill to become law in Scotland

Coronavirus: Sector tries to stay positive with uncertain times ahead

Coronavirus: Young children of working parents improved their attention during lockdown, study reveals

Interview - Dr Sara Bonetti, Education Policy Institute

Disadvantaged children need 'long-term' catch-up support as learning gap grows

In Focus: Early Childhood Education – Time for an ECE revolution

Tributes to Sir Ken Robinson, champion of creativity in education

Fennies to target commuter belt as part of 'aggressive' expansion plans

'Catch-up' language programme announced for Reception classes

An epidemic of tooth decay is on horizon, councils warn

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