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Sector outraged by new ‘insensitive’ Ofsted guidance on reporting employees’ ‘emotional issues’

Thursday, January 13, 2022

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The early years sector is up in arms about new Ofsted guidance that states providers must report any changes to an employees’ health including depression, ‘stress-related’ or emotional issues.

Ofsted U-turn on controversial early years employee health guidance

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

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In a swift turnaround, Ofsted has withdrawn its document requiring early years providers to report 'significant events and changes to health’ in employees and volunteers, less than 24 hours after publishing it, and says it will ‘review’ the guidance.

Guided play as effective as adult-led instruction for children's learning and development

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

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A new study finds that learning through guided play can be as effective as adult-led instruction and, in some cases, it can have a greater impact on children’s numeracy.

Sign up for our free nursery market webinar

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

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Register for the latest in Nursery World’s series of early years webinars, ‘Adjust. Adapt. Advance: UK Day Nursery Market Sentiment and Looking Ahead to 2022', in partnership with Christie & Co, on 10 February at 12pm.

Early years sector pays tribute to 'tireless, dedicated campaigner' Jack Dromey MP

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

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The early years sector has paid tribute to Jack Dromey, the Labour politician who died suddenly on Friday.

Early years settings told they can relax ratios as Covid deemed an 'exceptional circumstance'

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

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The Department for Education has confirmed that early years settings struggling with staff absences due to Covid can relax their ratios in line with the EYFS.

New children's commissioner for Wales appointed

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Monday, January 10, 2022

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Rocio Cifuentes, the current chief executive of a voluntary organisation that supports people from ethnic minority backgrounds, has been chosen as the new Children’s Commissioner for Wales.

NHS launches food scanner to help families make healthier choices

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Monday, January 10, 2022

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A new feature on the NHS Food Scanner App has been launched to show families how to make healthier food and drink swaps in a bid to tackle childhood obesity.

NDNA to collect data on number of nursery staff with Covid

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Monday, January 10, 2022

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Nurseries across England, Scotland and Wales are being encouraged to fill in a survey designed to find out the proportion of staff and children who are absent due to Covid.

Number of Covid cases in early years settings more than doubles

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Monday, January 10, 2022

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Early years sector organisations are calling on the Government to set out plans to keep settings safe and financially sustainable amid a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus: DfE publishes update for early years settings

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Friday, January 7, 2022

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The Department for Education has updated its Covid guidance for early years settings to reflect the latest changes to testing and self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

'Schools teetering on the edge' with staff Covid absences

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Friday, January 7, 2022

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Nearly 1 in 10 schools had more than 20 per cent of their teaching staff off due to Covid on the first day of the new term, findings from a snap poll reveal .

Calls for better ventilation in schools as a quarter of teachers work in classrooms without opening windows

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Friday, January 7, 2022

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New research suggests the Government’s open window policy to increase ventilation in schools is ‘unworkable’ as 27 per cent of teaching staff work in classrooms without windows that open.

More than half of black children growing up in poverty, warns Labour

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

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According to Labour party analysis of Government figures, the number of children from black households growing up in poverty has more than doubled since 2010.

Kids Planet grows to 95 nurseries

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

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The UK’s third largest nursery group has bought George Perkins Day Nursery, a 47-place setting in Birmingham.

Ofsted dismisses calls to temporarily suspend early years inspections due to Covid

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

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As Nursery World reported yesterday, the NDNA wrote to Ofsted calling for routine early years inspections to be put on hold because of ‘unsustainable’ levels of staff absences, however the inspectorate has now confirmed inspections will continue as normal.

Thrive Childcare and Education adds another setting

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

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The group, which runs settings across England and Scotland, has bought a nursery in Lancashire - its 38th site.

Welcome to 2022 with our January issue!

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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Check out our new series – including an in-depth guide to unlocking best practice outdoors, a management four-parter focused on anti-racist leadership and a managers’ problem page, designed to tackle topical dilemmas head on. Plus all our expert, hands-on activities and the latest poster in our construction series – featuring homes.

Early Years Alliance's Neil Leitch awarded OBE in New Year Honours

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Early Years Alliance, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for his contribution to early years education.

In Focus: Health Inequalities - Call for action

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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Health inequalities between disadvantaged and advantaged children are increasing, according to new research, whose authors call for more resources. By Katy Morton

Hopes and dreams for early years in 2022 and beyond

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Twelve professionals with links to the early years reveal their aspirations for the sector in the year ahead, and set out what needs to change to ensure families’ needs are met

Coronavirus: Early years to benefit from renewed Sick Pay Rebate scheme

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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While the return of the sick pay scheme is good news for the sector, the business grants announced by the Chancellor yesterday (21 December) are prioritised for hospitality, culture and leisure.

Interview – Patrick Butler, care village Belong

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

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The former nursery operator has been appointed general manager of the North-West’s first care village with an integrated nursery. Opening next spring, it is dementia care specialist Belong’s first intergenerational site. The provider runs seven other care settings across north England

Finnish childcare provider expands into the UK

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Monday, December 20, 2021

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A Finnish early years provider will open its first nursery in the UK in 2022, with plans to expand to 15 settings within the next five years.

London Mayor's office launches toolkit for childcare providers wanting to set up their own Early Years Hub

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Monday, December 20, 2021

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A new toolkit has been created for early years educators, local authorities and schools that are interested in setting up their own Early Years Hub.

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Sector outraged by new ‘insensitive’ Ofsted guidance on reporting employees’ ‘emotional issues’

Ofsted U-turn on controversial early years employee health guidance

Guided play as effective as adult-led instruction for children's learning and development

Sign up for our free nursery market webinar

Early years sector pays tribute to 'tireless, dedicated campaigner' Jack Dromey MP

Early years settings told they can relax ratios as Covid deemed an 'exceptional circumstance'

New children's commissioner for Wales appointed

NHS launches food scanner to help families make healthier choices

NDNA to collect data on number of nursery staff with Covid

Number of Covid cases in early years settings more than doubles

Coronavirus: DfE publishes update for early years settings

'Schools teetering on the edge' with staff Covid absences

Calls for better ventilation in schools as a quarter of teachers work in classrooms without opening windows

More than half of black children growing up in poverty, warns Labour

Kids Planet grows to 95 nurseries

Ofsted dismisses calls to temporarily suspend early years inspections due to Covid

Thrive Childcare and Education adds another setting

Welcome to 2022 with our January issue!

Early Years Alliance's Neil Leitch awarded OBE in New Year Honours

In Focus: Health Inequalities - Call for action

Hopes and dreams for early years in 2022 and beyond

Coronavirus: Early years to benefit from renewed Sick Pay Rebate scheme

Interview – Patrick Butler, care village Belong

Finnish childcare provider expands into the UK

London Mayor's office launches toolkit for childcare providers wanting to set up their own Early Years Hub

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