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Early years workers have struggled to access coronavirus tests. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 September 2020

Coronavirus tests: Labour calls for improved access for early years settings

Dr Cheryll Adams founded the IHV in 2012. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 September 2020

Cheryll Adams to step down as director of the Institute of Health Visiting

Early years staff have reported difficulties accessing tests. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 September 2020

Coronavirus tests: Nurseries hit by staff shortage as workers struggle to access testing

Buttle UK's latest report showed 47 per cent of families could not afford food as lockdown lifted. Picture: Buttle UK

News 16 September 2020

Top charities launch coronavirus emergency fund for vulnerable children

Blogs 11 September 2020

Double standards or just don’t care?

Childminders relying on parent fees risk closure, the IFS warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 September 2020

Childminders and nurseries that rely on parent fees ‘risk closure after lockdown’

Play is listed as a key characteristic of effective learning in the new guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 September 2020

DfE publishes new Development Matters guidance as schools start revised EYFS

Many parents said they were no longer able to access the same number of childcare hours. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 August 2020

Half of parents not supported to access childcare amid pandemic, survey shows

The government must invest in early years staff, the report warns. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 25 August 2020

Boost early years pay and conditions to improve support for most disadvantaged, Sutton Trust urges

The fund will support projects working with babies from BAME backgrounds. PIcture: Adobe Stock

News 25 August 2020

New £3.3m fund to support babies from BAME and disadvantaged backgrounds

Blogs 18 August 2020

Zooming to a national OBC conversation

Campaigners have called for clarity on the future of support for newborns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 August 2020

Public Health England scrapped: Calls for clarity on future of support for babies

Blogs 13 August 2020

It’s like putting a towel on a sun lounger

Angel Pre School in Pimlico ran a range of fun activities for young children at its holiday club. Picture: LEYF

News 11 August 2020

#Chances4Children: Nurseries run free holiday clubs for disadvantaged families

Blogs 10 August 2020

Fight against child obesity must start in the early years