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The assumption that England's early starting age for primary education is beneficial for later attainment is not well supported in research, according to the latest Primary Review reports.
Schools are increasingly providing children with food, clothes and washing facilities, according to a survey of head teachers.
A manifesto from over 30 organisations within the early years sector calls for childcare costs to be reduced, a new workforce strategy implemented and fair and sustainable funding.
With the drop in adult to child ratios from pre-school to Reception flagged as an issue, Katy Morton reports on how two schools’ teachers and key people deal with it
School starting age campaigners in Northern Ireland are today (Wednesday) meeting with the Northern Ireland Assembly's Education Committee to urge 'speedy action' on introducing a more flexible...
- Forest Schools and Outdoor Learning in the Early Years
A range of courses specialising in the training needs of childcare professionals who look after babies and toddlers Acorn Early Years Training runs a one-day course that can be tailor-made for...
The success rates of early years advanced NVQ apprentices are the worst in the work-based learning sector, according to a survey by the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI). A report by a team of ALI's...
Nearly 70 per cent of parents with disabled children have difficulty finding childcare and it can cost up to three times more than provision for children without disabilities, a report from the...
Children still manage to take risks and have fun under a more stringent security policy at pre-school, as Sue Learner hears.