Category - Early Years

Children whose fathers spend time playing with them at a very early age may find it easier to control their behaviour and emotions, which has a beneficial impact as they get older and start school, according to a new study. Research carried out...

Nurseries are warning of “mass closures” which could leave parents struggling to find childcare when they return to work as the lockdown eases. England’s early years providers have been operating at 37% of their capacity since...

Nurseries and childminders at risk of collapse without an urgent cash boost, warns TU Childcare provision ‘vital’ to economic recovery so mums can go back to work The TUC is today (Thursday) calling for an emergency government bailout of the...

Teaching unions and parents have criticised government plans to reopen schools and nurseries from 1 June after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced measures to ease the lockdown. Speaking in a televised address to the nation on Sunday evening (10...

Sector leaders warn “there may not be a childcare sector left” following the coronavirus crisis, after the government pulled a “shock” U-turn on plans for furlough funding. Early years settings face uncertain futures over the changes. Picture: Adobe...