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Thursday, April 3, 2014

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Ofsted’s report on school readiness, published today alongside its Early Years Report, finds there is no clear consensus on what constitutes school readiness.

Revised EYFS: a guide to the changes

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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The Department for Education has released the new version of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which will be effective from September 2014.

When education cares

Monday, March 24, 2014

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Young children do not separate 'care' from 'learning' and neither should we, says Professor Cathy Nutbrown

Positive Relationships: Policies - Focus on family

Monday, March 24, 2014

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A set of early years briefing papers for political parties ahead of the next general election has 'parents and families' among its themes.

Experts show MPs the way on early years

Monday, March 3, 2014

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Early years organisations have joined forces to provide briefings for the political parties in the run-up to the general election.

A Unique Child: Early Childhood Development - A world view

Monday, January 13, 2014

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The Post-2015 Development Agenda offers a unique opportunity to carve a positive future for children based on a holistic approach to early childhood development - but early years practitioners need to make sure their voices are heard. Dr Eunice Lumsden explains.

Ofsted Annual report: Schools with poor behaviour to have 'no-notice' inspections

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Too many schools in England have mediocre teaching and weak leadership, Ofsted’s chief inspector has said.

All in all ... the pupil premium

Friday, July 26, 2013

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Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole is a senior research fellow in disability studies and psychology, at the Research Institute for Health and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Scotland launches its first national play strategy

Monday, June 24, 2013

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The Scottish Government has launched the country's first play strategy, which recognises the vital role of play to children's well-being and development.

The importance of empathy

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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Like nursing, early years is a profession that demands compassion, says Dr Geoff Taggart

Union warns primary curriculum will 'turn out robots'

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

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The proposed primary national curriculum will hold back the progress of many children and label others as failures according to 102 individuals and organisations.

Sign up for Nursery World's conference on two-year-olds

Friday, March 1, 2013

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Nursery World is running a conference, 'Two-Year-Olds: Policy and Practice' on 19 April to provide expert advice and debate on provision for this age group.

To the point - Speak up for children

Friday, February 8, 2013

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It's difficult to know where best to focus these words, since I am still reeling from so many of the misconceived suggestions in Elizabeth Truss's proposals.

A meeting of minds?

Friday, January 11, 2013

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Readying, partnership or meeting place - what relationships should there be between early childhood and compulsory education, asks Peter Moss

To the point - Only one pair of hands

Friday, January 11, 2013

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If an early years practitioner gains a higher level qualification, will she be effective in supporting more children?

Exclusive: Concern over lack of data on nursery deaths and injuries

Friday, January 11, 2013

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No official records are kept on the number of deaths, serious injuries and accidents that occur while children are in nursery or other childcare settings, a Nursery World investigation reveals.

One in five teachers has given food to hungry pupils, a survey suggests

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Large numbers of pupils in London are starting the day without breakfast, a survey claims.

To the Point - Squashing them in

Friday, December 7, 2012

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Policymakers may need reminding that actions speak louder than words. The focus of the foundation years is on child development, proclaimed the Government in its document, 'Supporting Families in the Foundation Years'.

Take twos - meeting the needs of a new market

Friday, October 26, 2012

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It has been estimated that 65 per cent of the two-year-olds accessing their free entitlement in the future will represent new business.

EYP case study: Small group 'thinks big'

Thursday, October 11, 2012

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EYP Sarah Fillingham describes how her determination to give renewed impetus to a local network is gaining fruition

Private schools will be able to opt out of the EYFS

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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Independent schools will be able to opt out of the EYFS from the end of this month.

To the point - What really counts

Friday, September 28, 2012

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The Olympics and Paralympics brought cheer to millions, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the pageantry of the opening ceremony and much of the sporting drama. But what are our priorities? Would we rather pay for entertainment, or support the life chances of several million children by improving the essential skills of communication and language?

To the point - No easy way to quality

Friday, September 28, 2012

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Quality in childcare matters. High-quality provision imp- roves child development, school readiness and longer-term outcomes for children, from earning potential to life expectancy. Low-quality childcare can minimise the benefits, or even result in long-lasting negative effects, on development.

Early years sector gives its verdict on the EYFS