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Early years education

Ofsted is placing increased emphasis on communication and language in response to concerns from providers. Picture: Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2023

Inspections Clinic: Early education – key questions

Learners are encouraged to develop child-centred ways of implementing change

Best Practice 29 November 2022

Champions of children’s health and wellbeing

Family hubs are intended to offer a network of connected buildings, services and virtual help to ensure families are able to access the support they need in an integrated manner. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

The funding does not go far enough for babies and children, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

Family hubs will expand on the services and support offered by children’s centres. Picture: Rawpixel.comAdobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Family hubs: five key questions

Sector leaders have said they will 'strongly oppose' any planned changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2021

Sector leaders vow to oppose relaxation of childcare ratios

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

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

Nottingham’s SLC strategy will be used to identify need and integrate commissioning. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Features 29 June 2021

Council redesigns care pathway to boost SLC support

Parents get the confidence they need to support their children’s learning at home

Features 29 June 2021

Scheme trains parents to boost literacy skills of disadvantaged children

Josh MacAlister is Children’s Social Care Review chair. Picture: Frontline

Opinion 1 March 2021

Letters to the Editor: Questions over review independence

Peapod Preschool invested in new resources like this interactive talking wall after taking part in Communication Champions. Picture: Peapod Preschool

Best Practice 23 February 2021

Training targets better early years communication

Team-based games and activities can support social and emotional development. Picture: Andrey Kuzmin/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 January 2021

Support child self-regulation

Settings have reported success in using technology to communicate with parents and are keen to continue. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

Features 5 January 2021

Early years inspections during Covid

The authors envisage a public and fully integrated early childhood education system. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 October 2020

Rethink childcare amid pandemic

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