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Monday, November 29, 2021

| Nursery World

A third of working parents plan to take on extra work, or avoid having time off, to afford Christmas due to ‘soaring’ living costs.

Government reveals £2.4 billion underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

Friday, November 26, 2021

| Nursery World

New data from the Treasury shows a difference of £2.4bn between the amount of money allocated for Tax-Free Childcare and actual spending on the scheme since its launch in 2017.

Feel the warm embrace of hygge

Friday, November 26, 2021

| Nursery World

The Danish concept of hygge encompasses a sense of wellbeing and awareness based on the simple things in life. Author Kimberly Smith explains how she discovered its value and translated it into early years practice.

New research illustrates the negative impact of the pandemic on young children

Friday, November 26, 2021

| Nursery World

The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened food insecurity among families, children’s physical activity levels have declined, and fewer infants have received their routine vaccinations.

Low pay forcing school support staff out of ‘job they love’

Friday, November 26, 2021

| Nursery World

A quarter of school support staff have taken on second, or even third jobs, to make ends meet, findings from a survey by Unison suggests, with the union warning of an exodus from the sector.

Early years funding for three-and four-years-olds to rise by 17p an hour

Thursday, November 25, 2021

| Nursery World

The hourly funding rate paid by the Government to local authorities for the three-and four-year-old entitlements will rise by 17p an hour in most local authority areas in England from April, the Department for Education has confirmed.

Outdoor play is 'every child's right'

Thursday, November 25, 2021

| Nursery World

Every child has a right to spend time outdoors, said Professor Jan White, speaking at Nursery World’s outdoor play conference.

Scotland's 1,140 hours has exacerbated the decline in childminders

Thursday, November 25, 2021

| Nursery World

According to the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA), the 1,140 hours policy has ‘failed’ the country's childminding workforce, which has declined by over 26 per cent,

Nanny agencies warn of nanny shortage

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

| Nursery World

Nanny agencies have raised concern that the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit has meant demand for nannies has outstripped supply.

Shortage of nannies could become a safeguarding issue

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

| Nursery World

The current shortage of nannies is concerning, says Debbie Savernake

Urban Planning: Child-Friendly Cities - Playing out

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

| Nursery World

The movement for child-friendly cities and neighbourhoods is gaining momentum across the UK and abroad. Nicole Weinstein finds out how thoughtful urban planning and design can play a major role in giving children a good start in life

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

| Nursery World

Toddlers at Little Acorns Day Nursery in Herefordshire made the most of the wet weather, splashing in puddles and sailing toy boats.

Analysis: Doubts raised over the impact of next year's rise in funding

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

| Nursery World

Wage increases, uncertainty over local authority payments for funded hours and the return of business rates, amid other costs, dampen the funding announcement. By Catherine Gaunt

The pandemic and children’s long term emotional and social development

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

| Nursery World

NatCen researcher Bea Taylor looks at the findings from a follow-up to the SEED longterm study, which examines children's experiences during the pandemic.

EYFS Activities - Supporting SEND…Social skills

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

| Nursery World

Here are some activities to help children develop social skills. By Georgina Durrant

Essential Resources: Containing Scheme - Going all in

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

| Nursery World

Why the ‘containing scheme’ is an important part of play and learning in the early years, and how settings can appropriately resource for it. By Nicole Weinstein

Children with SEND in the early years: will they fall through the cracks?

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

| Nursery World

What do the the Government's recent funding announcements mean for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Catherine McLeod, chief executive of Dingley's Promise, looks at what this could mean for early years children with SEND

Childcare Counsel - how to manage staff sickness

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

| Nursery World

Hannah Francis-Hopkins, solicitor at Morgan LaRoche, advises on how to manage employee sickness during the winter season

Expressive Arts and Design: 3D Structures: Shaping up