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Early Years

Researchers say reversing cuts to Sure Start could be effective as part of a wider approach to reducing childhood obesity. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 28 September 2021

Impact of Cuts to Spending on Children’s Centres on Childhood Obesity

Parents have raised concerns over the impact on children's social development. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 September 2021

4.3m families struggling to access childcare, warns charity

MP for Newcastle North Catherine McKinnell opened the debate. Picture: Parliament TV

News 14 September 2021

Government dismisses calls for independent review of childcare funding

A lack of social housing is contributing to a rise in early childhood poverty, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2021

Families with young children face huge rise in poverty, research warns

The Scouts are launching Squirrels groups for pre-school children in 200 areas. Image: Scouts

News 9 September 2021

Scouts rolls out Squirrels programme for pre-school children

Pre-school children lost a fifth of their time at nursery over the past year. Image: Lucie Carlier

News 8 September 2021

Reception pupils ‘least school ready for generations’ due to pandemic, warns charity

The programme will fund training for early years staff to help children develop literacy skills. Image: AdobeStock

News 6 September 2021

DfE extends early years training scheme to boost children's literacy

Other 1 September 2021

Early years – Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training

Latest statistics show a fall in the total number of childcare providers in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 August 2021

Briefing: Childcare funding dispute

Childcare settings have been forced to close due to the app. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 August 2021

Parents in deprived areas 'struggling with childcare'

State-funded nurseries will be given carbon dioxide monitors, DfE has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 August 2021

Early years settings and special schools to benefit from ventilation plan

Funded childcare policies are widening the attainment gap, charities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 August 2021

Poorest children ‘locked out’ of early years education, Sutton Trust warns

Family Hubs will offer services including childcare and early help. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 August 2021

Family Hubs scheme receives £20m boost

The Sure Start scheme improved children's health in their teenage years, new analysis shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 August 2021

Sure Start: Major research reveals long-term health benefits of programme

Yusaf: We are fooling ourselves if we believe discrimination doesn't exist in Scotland

News 11 August 2021

Scottish Health Secretary launches legal action over nursery ‘discrimination’ claims