The revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework will be rolled-out nationally from 1 September, the Department for Education has said. The announcement also confirmed that the Reception Baseline Assessment will be statutory for...
Calls or ‘urgent reform’ of services to protect young children and babies
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for “urgent reform” of child protection and early help services for young children and babies, researchers have said. Latest government data reveals that incidents involving the death or serious harm of...
Early years
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a policy report as part of the early years healthy development review to improve babies’ and children’s healthy development in their first 1,001 days of life in England. The report...
Andrea Leadsom’s plan for children ignores the impact of poverty
As the first head of Sure Start I know low-income families face severe challenges. Yet the government review overlooks this. Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share...
Children’s commissioner calls for ‘rocket boost’ for early years services
The children’s commissioner for England has called for a “rocket boost” of support for early years services including family hubs and health visitors. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this:Click to share on...
Nursery staff call for training to deal with complex mental health needs in under-fives
Almost three quarters of early years staff say they have struggled when working with children facing extremely complex backgrounds and challenging emotional and behavioural needs. Read the full article on this link Children & Young People Now...
