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Early years inspections during Covid

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  • Tuesday, January 5, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Ofsted analysis highlights the ways childcare providers have adapted how they support children’s language and communication development during the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Jo Stephenson.

Legal Update: Impact of EYFS reforms

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  • Tuesday, November 28, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Emma Goddard, membership and communications officer at Coram Family and Childcare, outlines the changes to early years standards and what the impact of these will be for providers and children.

Giving children a better start in life

The National Lottery-funded A Better Start programme to boost early child development celebrates its fifth birthday this month. Those involved in the programme highlight its achievements to date.

Special Report: Policy - Outdoor Learning

Research showing outdoor learning makes children happier and improves attainment has prompted a £10m investment by policymakers, yet disadvantaged groups still struggle to access opportunities

Learning Through Play, USA

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  • Tuesday, February 25, 2020
  • | CYP Now
Experiencing abuse or neglect can hinder the development of executive function skills, which children need in order to filter distractions, prioritise tasks, and control impulses.

The young and old learning together

Chester-based Nursery in Belong is one of a handful of UK early years settings pioneering an intergenerational approach to learning. Nicole Weinstein spoke to staff, children and older people.

Inspections Clinic: Early education and childcare

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  • Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Ofsted's latest annual report sets out the major challenges facing the early years and childcare sector, with the recruitment and retention of quality staff among the chief concerns, reports Jo Stephenson.

Early Learning and School Readiness: Policy context

Since 2008, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) has underpinned early child development. The framework explains how good early education for children aged up to five supports child development in preparation for formal education.

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