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Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield has published a new briefing. Picture: Children's commissioner for England

News 5 August 2020

Children’s commissioner for England: Prioritise children in future lockdown plans

Children's development could suffer if workforce stability is not improved, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 August 2020

Early years workers 'earning £5 per hour' as low pay and long hours threaten sector

Labour's shadow education secretary Kate Green said the childcare sector was facing a 'perfect storm' of rising costs and falling income

News 30 July 2020

Childcare funding crisis puts quarter of settings at risk, Labour analysis shows

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Policy - Outdoor Learning

Outdoor learning is used to enrich learning and enhance school engagement

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Research: Outdoor Learning - Research evidence: Study 1

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Research: Outdoor Learning - Research evidence: Study 2

Schools run by the Samara Trust have built outdoor learning into everyday practices

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Research: Outdoor Learning - Research evidence: Study 3

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Research: Outdoor Learning - Research evidence: Study 4

The different learning approach used by Forest Schools supports improved attainment

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Research: Outdoor Learning - Research evidence: Study 5

Acorns has been praised by Ofsted for its extensive learning opportunities, including its new outdoor learning space

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Practice: Outdoor Learning - Practice examples: Nursery transforms outdoor space to spark imagination

Children at three primary schools are helped to develop better life skills during regular sessions at their Forest School

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Practice: Outdoor Learning - Practice examples: Samara Trust schools embrace outdoor learning ethos

Outdoor learning is used to tackle isolation among disadvantaged young people

Features 28 July 2020

Special Report: Practice: Outdoor Learning - Practice examples: The Valley Project helps children build a better future

No actions will be taken against the sector, the CMA says. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 28 July 2020

Early years sector faces no action by consumer watchdog

London Early Years Foundation has called for free school meal voucher scheme to be extended to pre-school children. Picture: AdobeStock

News 24 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 24 July

Blogs 21 July 2020

Childcare providers and councils must continue to work together to solve pandemic problems