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Leeds Beckett to partner with European-wide project to look at the transition to school

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

| Nursery World

A programme for parents to support their children during the transition from pre-school to primary school is being developed by education and psychology experts at Leeds Beckett University in collaboration with organisations across Europe.

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

Intolerant neighbours stop outdoor play

News

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

| Nursery World

Fears about traffic, stranger danger and friction with neighbours are among the factors preventing children playing outside, according to the Playday 2013 survey.

Pupil Premium should be extended to the early years to improve social mobility

News

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

| Nursery World

A new report commissioned by the Deputy Prime Minister recommends making three- and four-year-olds eligible for the Pupil Premium.

‘Things Fall Apart’

Opinion

Monday, March 7, 2016

| Nursery World

Frontline mental health and childcare services for vulnerable mothers and babies are increasingly under threat, says Professor Andrew Cooper

Project to prepare families for school ‘a success’

News

Monday, March 21, 2016

| Nursery World

A project that links childcare providers and schools together has proved successful in preparing parents and children for what to expect before they start Reception.

New children's laureate named

News

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

| Nursery World

Illustrator and writer Chris Riddell was named the ninth Waterstones Children’s Laureate at a ceremony in London on Tuesday.

Sharing picture books boosts infants' development

News

Thursday, December 18, 2014

| Nursery World

Sharing books could significantly improve the development of toddlers living in the poorest parts of the world, according to a new study by the University of Reading.

'This little piggy...'

Opinion

Monday, April 20, 2015

| Nursery World

With the election just weeks away, Professor Cathy Nutbrown urges politicians to see childcare as an essential service for the common good.

Funding for projects to improve children's life chances

News

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

| Nursery World

A consortium of education and children’s charities has received a share of DfE funding to improve the life chances of disadvantaged children.

Ban screen time for under-twos, expert says

News

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

| Nursery World

A call for Government to bring in guidance for 'zero screen time' for babies will be made at an infant well-being conference today.

Lobby group calls for adverts targeted at young children to be banned

News

Thursday, April 11, 2013

| Nursery World

A group of childhood campaigners are calling for an immediate end to all adverts aimed at young children so they can grow up free from the pressures of consumerism.

Children missing out on adventurous outdoor play – study

News

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

| Nursery World

Primary school children in the UK are not engaging in outdoor adventurous play or playing outdoors freely in the same way as their parents’ generation, according to new research around children’s play.

New guidance for early years settings on potty training

News

Thursday, May 27, 2021

| Nursery World

Continence experts have updated potty training guidance to enable early years practitioners to support children and their families with good toileting.

Nuffield Foundation funds new study into impact of Covid-19 on language and socio-emotional development

News

Monday, June 21, 2021

| Nursery World

A new research project looking at the impact of lockdowns on children's language and socio-emotional development is being undertaken by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

Charities call on health secretary to end ‘baby blindspot’

News

Thursday, July 22, 2021

| Nursery World

More than 60 members of the First 1001 Days Movement have today jointly written to the new health secretary Sajid Javid to highlight the impact of the pandemic on babies and their families.

Backlog and virtual visits are impacting health checks

News

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

| Nursery World

Delays to development checks and the introduction of non-face-to-face appointments due to the pandemic are hindering the effectiveness of the programme. Katy Morton reports

Call for dedicated services to support early trauma

News

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

| Nursery World

Most early years professionals understand that children’s earliest experiences are vital to their development, but more than 80 percent believe the Government is not doing enough to provide support to families, according to a survey ahead of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week.

Ofsted highlights the value of family learning

News

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

| Nursery World

Storytelling, ‘reptile’ days and using Dr Who to boost literacy and maths skills are just a few of the ways schools, children’s centres, and early years settings encourage families to learn together.

Home Learning: Dressing Skills - Parents

Features

Monday, March 10, 2014

| Nursery World

Learning to get dressed is a skill that children need to master. It takes time and practice. Here are some activities that not only help children learn about dressing and caring for their clothes, but also help other aspects of their development.

Stress for boys in infancy could lead to snoring later

News

Friday, March 7, 2014

| Nursery World

Baby boys who experience stressful situations may grow up to snore as adults, according to new research.

Children's laureates call on politicians to invest in children's reading

News

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

| Nursery World

Sir Michael Morpurgo, author and president of BookTrust, together with the current and former children’s laureates, have written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging the Government to invest in books and reading for children.

Parents of school-starters worried about the impact Covid has had on their development

News

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

| Nursery World

New research reveals that 65 per cent of parents of Reception-age children believe that two years of lockdown has negatively impacted their child's development.

Test flags reading-ready three-year-olds

News

Friday, January 15, 2016

| Nursery World

Pre-school children’s readiness to read could be measured with a simple test, experts have suggested.

'Prince George effect' on Montessori

News

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

| Nursery World

The popularity of Montessori nurseries has rocketed because of the Prince George effect.

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Leeds Beckett to partner with European-wide project to look at the transition to school

How Steiner kindergartens supported children and families in lockdown

Intolerant neighbours stop outdoor play

Pupil Premium should be extended to the early years to improve social mobility

‘Things Fall Apart’

Project to prepare families for school ‘a success’

New children's laureate named

Sharing picture books boosts infants' development

'This little piggy...'

Funding for projects to improve children's life chances

Ban screen time for under-twos, expert says

Lobby group calls for adverts targeted at young children to be banned

Children missing out on adventurous outdoor play – study

New guidance for early years settings on potty training

Nuffield Foundation funds new study into impact of Covid-19 on language and socio-emotional development

Charities call on health secretary to end ‘baby blindspot’

Backlog and virtual visits are impacting health checks

Call for dedicated services to support early trauma

Ofsted highlights the value of family learning

Home Learning: Dressing Skills - Parents

Stress for boys in infancy could lead to snoring later

Children's laureates call on politicians to invest in children's reading

Parents of school-starters worried about the impact Covid has had on their development

Test flags reading-ready three-year-olds

'Prince George effect' on Montessori

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