Play is never ‘just’ play!
This month sees two important events that remind us (as if we need reminding), of the power and importance of play for children’s development and wellbeing.
DfE introduces experience-based route guidance following consultation response
The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed the details of the new experience-based route for early educators to gain approved status to work within staff:child ratios at Level 3.
Early years digital qualification checking service introduced following successful pilot
An early years qualification-checking digital service is set to be introduced, the Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed.
Creative ways for collaboration
Pernille Schmidt Ripp from Famly explains why collaboration should come first…
Are you getting the most out of your software?
Software providers and Alliance partners Famly spoke with Sarah Mackenzie, chief academic officer, at N Family Club, about using digital tools in the setting
Government announces new early years teacher degree apprenticeship standard
A new Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) standard has been published by the government.
Do families at your setting know about the HMRC app yet?
We know that early years settings play an important role in supporting families: from providing advice on funded entitlement eligibility to guidance applying for tax-free childcare – and much more.
Public Accounts Committee report calls for reform of children and young people’s SEND provision
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in England requires urgent reform, according to a report released by the Public Accounts Committee.
Alliance raises concerns about likely underestimated impact of National Insurance changes on early years providers
The government is potentially underestimating the full impact of National Insurance (NI) changes on the early years sector, the Early Years Alliance has warned.
Five things Ickle Pickles’ mums wish they’d known
The team at Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity share five things Ickle Pickles’ mums wish they’d known before having a premature baby
Toy safety
The Alliance’s Alison Heseltine fills us in on the key toy safety standards to be aware of, the symbols to look out for, and the types of toys to watch out for
Basking in the benefits for grown-ups (too)
The Alliance’s Alison Heseltine shares the different ways your baby and toddler group can be a vital touchstone for parents and carers