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Look to our past, not Europe

Friday, February 8, 2013

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We should remember past mistakes in early years policy when trying to move forward or our youngest children will be in inappropriate environments, say Karen Wickett and Dr Verity Campbell Barr, lecturers in Early Childhood Studies at Plymouth University

National Audit Office identifies barriers to effective early intevention

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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Short-term thinking, a lack of integration in many areas, poor evidence gathering and a lack of funding is impairing the effective use and and implementation of early intervention across Government, according to a new report.

Speech and language therapy for children rationed due to budget cuts, finds survey

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

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Children are missing out on vital speech and language therapy and starting school without the language skills they need, according to new research by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

A new international manifesto for early childhood

Friday, November 23, 2012

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Early years practitioners need to take a principled stand against political power that is not in the best interests of children, argue Marie Charlton and Richard House of Early Childhood Action

Lottery to invest 165m in early years projects

Thursday, November 1, 2012

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Up to 10,000 babies and children under three will be offered support through a range of early intervention projects funded by 165m in lottery funding.

Early Childhood: Let's begin at the beginning

Friday, October 12, 2012

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Babies' rights as individuals are ignored and their creativity neglected by standard educational theory, say Penelope Leach and Colwyn Trevarthen

Well-educated early years workforce vital to closing gaps in 'school readiness'

Thursday, September 20, 2012

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Working in early years should not be seen as a less well-paid, lower status and less skilled job than working with older children, a new report argues.

Poorer pupils could lose out in unproven teaching strategies

Friday, August 3, 2012

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There is a risk that the 1.25 billion allocated through the pupil premium may not be spent on the best strategies for boosting the achievement of disadvantaged children, the education charity the Sutton Trust has warned.

Fathers urged to talk to their babies

Monday, July 23, 2012

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Babies whose fathers engage positively with them at three months old have fewer behavioural problems at the age of one, finds a new study.

Sure Start works better for parents than for children

Friday, July 20, 2012

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Sure Start local programmes have had more impact on parents than children, the latest findings from the national evaluation of Sure Start show.

Children's centres must sharpen focus on parenting to boost child development

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

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Parenting and improving parents' lives should be given as much focus as children's health and development, according to new guidance for children's centres.

Interview: Professor Andy Dickerson and Dr Gurleen Popli The University of Sheffield

Friday, June 22, 2012

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Teaching unions protest over phonics reading check

Monday, June 18, 2012

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Teaching unions have joined forces to protest against the phonics screening check, which all six-year-olds will have to take in the next few weeks.

Long-term effect of poverty on children's development revealed

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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New research has established a link between persistent poverty and a negative impact on children's cognitive development.

Re-discovered research says early school starting age 'harms children'

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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A leading education campaigner and child psychologist is calling on the Prime Minister to intervene in the ongoing debate about the age at which children should start school.

Interview - Andrea Leadsom MP

Friday, May 11, 2012

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Andrea Leadsom MP for South Northamptonshire and founder of the Northamptonshire Parent Infant Partnership (NorPIP).

Training to help staff support parents to manage children's weight

Thursday, April 26, 2012

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Children's centre staff in Wandsworth and Lewisham will be taught how to raise the issue of tackling childhood obesity with families, as part of a new programme commissioned by the NHS.

Welsh local authority introduces smoke-free play areas

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

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Children in Caerphilly can now enjoy smoke-free play areas, following a campaign by local young people against smoking in playgrounds.

Campaigners to draw up 'alternative' EYFS

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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A new group made up of academics and practitioners will draft an alternative early years curriculum, amid concerns that the review of the EYFS does not go far enough in reforming the current early years framework.

Babies are people

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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All peope have rights, so what about babies' rights? asks Penelope Leach Ph.D, C.Psychol, FBPsS

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