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Merle Davies is outgoing director of the Centre for Early Child Development

Opinion 25 May 2021

Message on first 1,001 days still not heard

The Treasury has only pledged £3bn to education spending. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Third of Covid education spending 'to come from existing budgets'

The Sutton Trust has called for funded childcare hours for disadvantaged families to be increased. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Put early years at the heart of Covid-19 recovery, Sutton Trust says

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