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Ofsted warning underlines the pressures facing vulnerable children and families right now

Thursday, November 12, 2020

| Nursery World

The damage done by Covid-19 and lockdown on families is only just starting to be felt, warns Tom McBride of the Early Intervention Foundation

Nature nurtures children

Opinion

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

| Nursery World

It is time the Government acknowledged nature’s role in development, says Roberta Antonaci of The Wildlife Trusts.

Impact of Covid-19 restrictions on young children's development

Opinion

Monday, October 26, 2020

| Nursery World

As the UK enters a new phase to help deal with Covid-19, Karen Clince, founder of Tiger's Childcare, is calling on the Government to prioritise the social and emotional well-being of children and their caregivers in all decisions related to restrictions.

Children’s zest for life

Opinion

Thursday, October 15, 2020

| Nursery World

During lockdown, I was redeployed, swapping my job as an NHS health play specialist for working in an onsite NHS nursery. It provided real insights into the lives of young children, healthy and sick.

How Steiner kindergartens supported children and families in lockdown

Opinion

Friday, October 2, 2020

| Nursery World

Teacher Silvia Lauzzana on the innovative ideas Steiner kindergartens used to support children's learning without turning to technology

Save our summer

Opinion

Monday, September 28, 2020

| Nursery World

Children and families will suffer if summer childcare providers are not supported and guided competently by the Government, says Richard Bernstein, director of XUK Camps

How to be an activist teacher

Opinion

Friday, September 25, 2020

| Nursery World

Now more than ever we’re seeing young people take their futures into their own hands, says Leonor Stjepic

Health visiting is in crisis

Opinion

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

| Nursery World

Redeployment during lockdown means many families are missing out, says Professor Russell Viner

Looking forward from lockdown

Opinion

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

| Nursery World

Bertram nursery group CEO Cary Rankin gives his personal reflections on the ups and downs of emerging from lockdown and the ins and outs of working towards a successful future.

SENCOs’ vital role

Opinion

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

| Nursery World

Nasen research reveals challenges around recognition and funding

Early years quality must not be sacrificed for vote-winning headlines

Opinion

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

| Nursery World

We are at risk of going backwards on the successes of early years policy without a joined-up government strategy, particularly as the effects of Covid hit, argue Beatrice Merrick and Nathan Archer of Early Education

Lockdown teaches us that children need less stress

Opinion

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

| Nursery World

Early childhood lecturer Thamara Bulmer's research into young children's experiences of school closures shows that a new reality should mean a new approach, she argues

#StandUpForEarlyYears: Not JUST an early years practitioner

Opinion

Monday, June 22, 2020

| Nursery World

Gemma Jackson relates her journey as an early years practitioner and explains why she is supporting our #StandUpForEarlyYears campaign.

#StandUpForEarlyYears: How my WhatsApp group got me through lockdown

Opinion

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

| Nursery World

Nursery manager Emma Davis tells how she got the support she needed in the coronavirus lockdown from her early years colleagues in a WhatsApp group

A new job description for Ofsted inspectors?

Opinion

Thursday, June 11, 2020

| Nursery World

With Ofsted inspections on hold, Dr Helen Edwards looks at how inspectors could support settings as critical friends

Actually, it does matter

Opinion

Monday, June 8, 2020

| Nursery World

With the spotlight on protests around the world against racism, educators and the early years sector can be a force for change and make a lasting difference to how children view race, argues Laura Henry-Allain

My COVID-19 Ivory Tower: An uncomfortable place to be

Opinion

Thursday, June 4, 2020

| Nursery World

Debra Laxton, Senior Lecturer in Education/ Early Childhood Lead at the University of Chichester, explains why she currently yearns to be on the front line of early years provision.

Staying open in the coronavirus outbreak: 'Our approach has been to take a positive view on how to offer childcare in this "new normal" '

Opinion

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

| Nursery World

As nurseries start to reopen for more children, one nursery owner shares her experiences of social distancing for three-year-olds, reassuring parents, and hand sanitiser shortages

A plea from the early years sector for more financial support and guidance

Opinion

Friday, May 29, 2020

| Nursery World

As an already underfunded early years sector prepares to return to work on Monday, many questions remain unanswered, says childminder and trainer Sarah Neville

Why a Montessori approach can work well with social distancing

Opinion

Friday, May 22, 2020

| Nursery World

Here at the Maria Montessori Institute School we have been thinking about how social distancing could work in our Children’s House nurseries, with our three- to- six-year-olds.

'We're ready to welcome children back from June'

Opinion

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

| Nursery World

It's not an easy decision, says Sarah Mackenzie, Education Director of N Family Club, but she believes it's time to open nurseries to more children

Why outdoor provision can shine in a Covid-19 world

Opinion

Monday, May 18, 2020

| Nursery World

The constraints of Covid-19 should hasten the expansion of fully outdoor nurseries, says Kenny Forsyth, chief executive of Stramash Social Enterprise nursery group

'It is unclear how the Government expects early years settings to open at all'

Opinion

Friday, May 15, 2020

| Nursery World

I do not envy the week that childminders have had, says Tulip Siddiq, on the Government's confusing guidance on their return to work dates

#StandUpForEarlyYears: Calling early years professionals - why parents are missing you!

Opinion

Thursday, May 7, 2020

| Nursery World

Isabel Mohan, head of content at Tiney, writes an open letter in appreciation of early years professionals as she reflects on life in lockdown with two young children

Children's Minister: Assisting the early years in unprecedented times

Opinion

Monday, May 4, 2020

| Nursery World

The Government appreciates the sector’s role in managing coronavirus and has set out its schemes to help settings weather the storm financially, says children and families minister Vicky Ford

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Ofsted warning underlines the pressures facing vulnerable children and families right now

Nature nurtures children

Impact of Covid-19 restrictions on young children's development

Children’s zest for life

How Steiner kindergartens supported children and families in lockdown

Save our summer

How to be an activist teacher

Health visiting is in crisis

Looking forward from lockdown

SENCOs’ vital role

Early years quality must not be sacrificed for vote-winning headlines

Lockdown teaches us that children need less stress

#StandUpForEarlyYears: Not JUST an early years practitioner

#StandUpForEarlyYears: How my WhatsApp group got me through lockdown

A new job description for Ofsted inspectors?

Actually, it does matter

My COVID-19 Ivory Tower: An uncomfortable place to be

Staying open in the coronavirus outbreak: 'Our approach has been to take a positive view on how to offer childcare in this "new normal" '

A plea from the early years sector for more financial support and guidance

Why a Montessori approach can work well with social distancing

'We're ready to welcome children back from June'

Why outdoor provision can shine in a Covid-19 world

'It is unclear how the Government expects early years settings to open at all'

#StandUpForEarlyYears: Calling early years professionals - why parents are missing you!

Children's Minister: Assisting the early years in unprecedented times

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