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Early Years

The fund will promote the importance of play. Picture: The Froebel Trust

News 19 May 2021

#Chances4Children: Nurseries to be supported by £1m project to promote play

Funding has been announced to improve teaching in underperforming areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2021

Government funding to boost education for children in disadvantaged areas

Youth groups are now permitted to meet inside and out. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

Easing of Covid-19 restrictions: what new rules mean for children's sector

Tulip Siddiq has questioned the government's promise to prioritise early years. Picture: Parliament UK

News 12 May 2021

Thousands of childcare providers closed this year, government figures reveal

The Queen also announced the government's commitment to education catch-up. Picture: Twitter/House of Lords

News 11 May 2021

Queen’s Speech 2021: Government to ‘prioritise early years’ as Covid-19 restrictions lift

MP Steve Brine, chair of the APPG on childcare and early education, will unveil the results of the survey at an online event. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 April 2021

Early years funding levels not sustainable, MPs warn

Almost half of early years workers have supported a bereaved child, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2021

Free webinar for early years staff supporting bereaved children

Around 62,000 children will benefit from the initiative. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2021

Two-fifths of primary schools sign up for DfE-funded speech and language programme

Proposals include family hubs that will provide childcare, healthcare, early education and information about training and jobs. Picture: Oksix/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2021

Back child health reforms with the necessary funds, says sector

MPs visited a nursery in Harrow, north London. Picture: Tulip Siddiq/Twitter

News 23 April 2021

Labour calls for ‘big conversation’ around early years cuts

Tests could impact children's self-esteem, campaigners have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 April 2021

Calls to scrap Reception Baseline Assessments due to pandemic

Scotland has already committed funding to outdoor play. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 April 2021

Ministers urged to invest in outdoor play to help children recover from pandemic

Early intervention services could prevent poor mental health outcomes for looked-after children, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 April 2021

Early intervention investment could save councils £7bn, researchers say

Men are encouraged to set up their own childminding businesses. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 April 2021

Campaigners call on men to set up at-home childminding businesses

Out-of-school clubs can now be attended by all children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 April 2021

What is the latest Covid-19 guidance for out-of-school clubs and youth services?