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Early Years News

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

News 2 days ago

Childminder decline shows no sign of slowing down

News 2 days ago

School-based nursery expansion 'on-track' for autumn term, says DfE

Seven in eight NEU members said their resources to support children with SEND were insufficient. Picture: dglimages/Adobe Stock

News 27 June

Childcare leaders warn over impact of delays in EHCP assessments

Early years leaders warn that 'urgent reform' to the childcare system is still needed. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 11 June

Campaigners call for ‘fairer funding model’ to halt nursery closures

News 9 June

Disadvantaged children impacted by early years costs hike, finds poll

Wraparound care could suffer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, local authorities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 June

Campaigners hail free school meals expansion as 'significant step' in tackling child poverty

News 5 June

Planning bill amendment requires councils to protect play

News 4 June

Call for greater investment in specialist childcare provision

News 22 May

Research finds ‘long-lasting financial benefits’ of Sure Start

News 19 May

Families in deprived areas 'could be turned away' from 30-hours childcare scheme

News 15 May

Early help funding for youngest children funnelled to crisis support

Early Years Opinion

To make gains on child development we need to start with parents

June O’Sullivan is chief executive of the London Early Years Foundation. Picture: LEYF

Another consultation… This time, it’s space

June O'sullivan

Babyzone: open, accessible and measurable

James Hempsall

Addressing perinatal inequalities

Alice Haynes

Early Years Best Practice

Policymakers gain knowledge on early childhood

Preschool children’s oral skills soar thanks to NELI

Children get a better start

More Best Practice

Early Years Features

Tackling workforce gender gap in childcare

Making the most of Pupil Premium funding

Training built up practitioners’ confidence

Early years training delivers boost for children and childcare staff

Early Years Research

The right support for families in early childhood can fundamentally change lives. Picture: Valerii/Adobe Stock

Leading and delivering early childhood services: 10 insights from 20 places across England and Wales

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

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

Spending more hours with a childminder was associated with better EYFS scores for children from moderately disadvantaged families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Impact Study on Early Education Use and Child Outcomes Up to Age Five Years

Children from more deprived families are more at risk from SUDI than their wealthier peers, a new review says. Picture: Adobe Stock

The Impact of Neglect on Brain Development