Early years funding gap costing parents £1000 a year in hidden fees, analysis suggests
Parents of three- and four-year olds accessing the early entitlement offers are paying up to £1000 a year in extra ‘hidden’ fees due to underfunding
Drop in number of two-year-olds at the expected level of development, government statistics show
The number of children aged two to two-and-a-half years old meeting or exceeding the expected level of development in 2022-23 was lower than in the previous year
New research highlights the worsening workforce crisis in the early years sector
57% of nursery and pre-school staff and 38% of childminders are considering quitting the early years sector
How is technology supporting early years educators with literacy?
Famly’s Julia Rose explains how their new feature, Sidekick, is revolutionising the way educators complete written work
Home Office sets out consultation on proposals for mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
The Home Office has published a consultation outlining the government’s proposals for a mandatory reporting duty for child sexual abuse
Silicone baby bowls – the hidden danger
There have been a number reports on social media and in the press about a recent incident involving silicone feeding bowls
Case study: Bradford early years leads
Starting up a new baby and toddler group can seem a daunting task, so we’ve spoken to Fiona, Annette, Heather, Hope, Penny and Farzana, our team of early years leads in Bradford
Baby and toddler groups: the value of volunteers
Alison Heseltine, early years development manager at the Alliance, explains the benefits of volunteers at baby and toddler groups, alongside tips on how to make them feel valued and supported
‘Twit Twoo’ – Autumn days owl activities for babies and toddlers
Although autumn may seem dark and chilly, it’s a time of year when nature puts on quite a show. The changing colours of the leaves alongside the arrival of conkers and berries all adds to the excitement and wonder for children. It’s also a time when we become more aware of some of the animals […]
DfE publishes response to consultation on EYFS changes
The Department for Education has published its official response to the recent consultation on changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
Government announces £100m capital funding for early years and wraparound provision
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced £100 million of new capital funding to support early years and wraparound care providers to increase their physical space.
Under-fives’ mental health needs more support at an earlier stage, says report
Early intervention and support are critical in identifying developing mental health conditions in the first five years of a child’s life