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Friday, November 22, 2019

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As the general election nears, Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens have all made manifesto promises to expand free childcare, to the dismay of the early years sector, which is urging for these pledges to be fully costed.

Three quarters of under-fives have access to internet-connected devices

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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The number of under-fives with access to the internet has tripled in 10 years, according to a new report.

Early years organisation publishes wishlist ahead of general election

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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The NDNA has called on the next Government to ‘get it right’ for childcare in its new manifesto.

New guide for early years settings on recruiting more men

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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A new guide to recruiting men into early years recommends settings hold targeted open days and keep a ‘check on sexist workplace banter’.

Number of childminders falls by a fifth

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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The latest statistics, published today by Ofsted, show that there are now 9,500 fewer childminders than in August 2015.

EYFS plans for Maths 'too narrow and rigid'

Opinion

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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EYFS consultation proposals for Mathematics are narrowing the subject and disregarding the thinking skills needed for early maths learning, says Di Chilvers

Prime Minister commits to a review of business rates

Monday, November 18, 2019

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The Prime Minister has promised a full review of business rates, if the Conservatives win the general election.

Westminster schools awarded £2.1m to increase SEND provision

Sunday, November 17, 2019

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Westminster schools are set to receive £2.1m funding to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

DfE refuses to explain how funding rates were calculated

Thursday, November 14, 2019

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The Department for Education (DfE) has refused to disclose information on how current early years funding levels were determined, despite the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ruling it do so.

Almost a million children in class sizes of 31 or more pupils

Thursday, November 14, 2019

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New analysis by the National Education Union (NEU) shows that 961, 127 children in England are in classes of 31 or more pupils, up from 747, 531 in 2010.

Rise to Living Wage will be felt by Scottish nurseries, warns NDNA

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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The NDNA says that Scottish nurseries, which must pay the Living Wage to deliver the country's funded hours, will be put under strain with the increase to the rate.

More than 80 per cent of providers good or outstanding under EIF

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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Speaking today at the Nursery World Business Summit, Pennie Akehurst, managing director of Early Years Fundamentals, said early analysis of Ofsted inspections under the new framework paints an 'encouraging picture'.

Practitioners must speak out about the failings of proposed ELGs

Opinion

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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Early years consultant Helen Moylett is urging early years staff to make clear in the revised EYFS consultation the 'failings' of the proposed ELG for communication and language.

Nursery Chains: Recruitment - You’re hired!

Monday, November 11, 2019

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Staff recruitment and retention is a well-publicised problem for the early years. Charlotte Goddard reports on how some nursery groups are tackling the issue

In Season

Monday, November 11, 2019

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Children enjoyed a beautifully bright autumn morning at Pen Green Research Base in Corby when they went for a walk in the woods, stopping to eat snacks, sing songs and tell stories.

A Load of Rubbish!

Monday, November 11, 2019

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Pre-school children at Bright Stars Childcare in Frome have been tidying up the community in a litter-picking week.

EYFS Activities - 5 ways to celebrate… the winter solstice

Monday, November 11, 2019

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You may be planning Christmas, but don’t forget midwinter traditions. By Julie Mountain

Nursery Chains: Buying Nurseries - Group mentality

Monday, November 11, 2019

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How do nursery chains go about picking a setting to buy and then bringing it into their larger group? Katy Morton speaks to some owners to find out

EYFS Activities - We’ve explored… sculpture

Monday, November 11, 2019

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How children at one setting went about creating a sculpture garden. Annette Rawstrone reports.

Ofsted: best practice guide – key person - In the club

Monday, November 11, 2019

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We look at how one small group of settings in London makes new children and their families feel secure through its key person and settling-in approach. By Hannah Crown

Interview - Monika Jephcott, chief executive and clinical director of PTUK

Monday, November 11, 2019

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PTUK, a member of the APPG on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, launched its Child Mental Health Charter earlier in the year, with the aim of convincing the Government to introduce a Mental Health Bill to support children

Outstanding Acorn

Monday, November 11, 2019

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Staff, children and parents at Acorn Childcare at Kents Hill in Milton Keynes are celebrating after the setting received an outstanding rating from Ofsted at its recent inspection.

Hosed Down

Monday, November 11, 2019

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Children at Bright Horizons Toyota Bumpers Day Nursery and Preschool in Burnaston recently enjoyed a visit from the firefighters at nearby Kingsway Red Watch Fire Station.

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