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Language unlocks reading

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2019
    • | Nursery World
Andrea Quincey is head of primary English at Oxford University Press, which has today published a policy report, Language unlocks reading, with the National Literacy Trust and the APPG on Literacy. This highlights the crucial link between children’s early language skills and life chances.

No more excuses

    Opinion
  • Monday, April 29, 2019
    • | Nursery World
Wales has introduced a Bill to abolish the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence for hitting a child – and the rest of the UK will hopefully follow

One year on…

    Opinion
  • Monday, April 1, 2019
    • | Nursery World
The Bercow: Ten Years On report revealed some good progress, but we need to keep the momentum going to help children with SLCN, says Bob Reitemeier

In the same boat

    Opinion
  • Monday, March 18, 2019
    • | Nursery World
Extra funding for nursery schools should not divide an early years sector united by inadequate pay, status and Government vision

A Sure sign

    Opinion
  • Monday, March 18, 2019
    • | Nursery World
The recent 20th anniversary of Sure Start, which evolved into Children’s Centres, is a reminder of what we are at risk of losing

An unequal entitlement

    Opinion
  • Monday, March 4, 2019
    • | Nursery World
The 30 hours policy is widening the gap between children with SEND and their peers, argue Ivana La Valle and Eva Lloyd

School of thought

    Opinion
  • Monday, February 18, 2019
    • | Nursery World
The Government’s well-received strategy on school teacher recruitment shows what could be achieved if it made the same effort with early years

It’s all a bit of a muddle

    Opinion
  • Monday, February 18, 2019
    • | Nursery World
Do parents stand a chance of doing the right thing for their children when Government and business seem intent on ruining their future?

Screen time versus real time

    Opinion
  • Thursday, February 7, 2019
    • | Nursery World
The latest advice from chief medical officers about screen time for children is welcome, says Sally Goddard Blythe.

A global opportunity

    Opinion
  • Monday, February 4, 2019
    • | Nursery World
Graham Stuart MP explains how the Government is helping UK nurseries take advantage of foreign interest in our early years sector

Ofsted: We want to hear from you!

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 21, 2019
    • | Nursery World
The education inspection framework consultation presents an opportunity for childminders, nursery providers and managers, says Gill Jones

'We all read to our children don't we?'

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 14, 2019
    • | Nursery World
Professor Law and Dr Charlton stress the importance of parents reading to their children after their joint study confirmed the positive effect it has on language development.

Childcare isn’t working

    Opinion
  • Monday, January 7, 2019
    • | Nursery World
We need an affordable and much simpler childcare support system, backed by employers, that helps all parents and carers into work

Early years FGM training essential to protect children

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, December 19, 2018
    • | Nursery World
With estimates stating that 11 cases of Female Genital Mutilation are reported daily in the UK, Angie Marriott FGM expert, and consultant at The Training Hub, explains why training for early years professionals is essential in order to protect children.

Mind-reading for beginners

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, December 11, 2018
    • | Nursery World
A parent's ability to tell when their baby finds something boring or funny - their 'mind-mindedness' - is a strong predictor of their child's early development, says Professor Elizabeth Meins

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