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‘I appreciate every lesson I’ve learnt’

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

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Early years teacher trainee Mary McAleese explains the joys and challenges of practice, how she has increasing respect for her fellow practitioners and why, for her, the dimension of university study is so important.

Early years isn’t a charity

Opinion

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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The sector will only be fixed with tax funding and cross-party support

Editor’s view - On Message

Opinion

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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The need for significant change in the way the early years is perceived and supported has gained the royal seal of approval

Investing in the future

Opinion

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on why the capital is continuing to support the city’s childcare providers.

'Discover the power of play'

Opinion

Monday, June 21, 2021

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As we move towards the ‘new normal’, National Play Week (from 21 June) provides an opportunity to raise the profile of play and place it at the heart of our practice, says Early Years Alliance chief executive Neil Leitch.

Prioritising early years is vital to prevent a 'missed generation'

Opinion

Friday, June 18, 2021

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The debate on the role of catch-up has focused far too much on schools at the expense of early years, says Dr Carol Homden, CEO of Coram

Apprentices and training key to solving the early years staffing crisis

Opinion

Thursday, June 3, 2021

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We need to make the most of apprenticeship schemes and training programmes to recruit and retain early years staff, argues Karen Derbyshire, head of sector at training provider Realise

Editor's view - Reinventing the wheel

Opinion

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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Amid the decline of Children's Centres and the emergence from lockdown, will the incoming ‘family hubs’ meet early years needs?

Early years is more important than ever

Opinion

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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The early years sector will play a key role in the post-Covid recovery, says Jennifer Tomlinson, professor of gender and employment relations, University of Leeds

Families are the answer to boosting life chances

Opinion

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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The Government recognises the need to meet the needs of all parents, says education secretary Gavin Williamson

Catching up to what?

Opinion

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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Education is not a race, and children need quality time invested in them, says our columnist Michael Pettavel

Why is childcare in crisis?

Opinion

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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Fresh thinking is needed to make the sector work for everybody, says Ren Kapur

Editor’s view - Never a Dull Moment

Opinion

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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As I leave the Editor’s chair, I’ve been reflecting on a time of interest and inspiration working with wonderful people and organisations

Let’s listen to parents and show our appreciation for the early years workforce

Opinion

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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From debating face mask guidance in schools, to calling for teachers to receive vaccines, the pandemic has unified and uncovered the voice of the parent, says Maccs Pescatore

Baseline assessment – busting the ‘myth-busters'

Opinion

Friday, April 16, 2021

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After the disruption of coronavirus to pre-school children's lives, they should not be expected to take the Reception Baseline in September, argues Nancy Stewart

Exclusive: Knocking down barriers

Opinion

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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The Government is supporting the early years sector to overcome the challenges posed by coronavirus, as well as longer-term issues, says Vicky Ford, children and families minister

Editor’s view - Time for a Rethink

Opinion

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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As we pass the first anniversary of the pandemic, many of us are adopting or seeking new approaches to long-established ways

Early years educators must teach children about gender equality

Opinion

Thursday, March 25, 2021

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Having spent the majority of my career in the education sector, the current public debate on gender inequality in the UK has prompted me to engage in some professional soul-searching, says childminder Laura House

The Government needs to catch up with early years professionals

Opinion

Monday, March 22, 2021

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Early years assessment needs rethinking in light of the pandemic's effects, say Dr Guy Roberts-Holmes, Dr Siew-Fung Lee and Dr Diana Sousa of UCL Institute of Education.

The state of care in challenging times

Opinion

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

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We all deserve to live and grow in a world where we can experience kindness and wise care - especially now, says Kathy Goouch, emeritus professor at Canterbury Christ Church University