There is a feeling in the air that the future could be uncertain for the Early Years Foundation Stage, although there has been no firm indication yet from the new Government about its intentions.
More nurseries closed their doors than opened during the last quarter, according to the latest Ofsted figures.
Three new reports from the Department for Education outline how childcare settings across the country have been impacted by the pandemic, staffing challenges and sustained Government underfunding.
New research has found that targeted music lessons for under-fives in deprived areas help to close the gap, particularly for children with complex needs.
The report by the spending watchdog raises ‘significant’ concerns that many pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are not being supported effectively.
Prepare to set sail for Australia and North and South America to discover a new world with old traditions. Hetty Kothari embarks on another classroom journey At Sarum Hall School we decided to embark...
By Mary Dickins, early years consultant (All Together Consultancy/London Met. University)
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