Education experts and child psychologists have raised the alarm about the creeping “scholarisation of childhood”, as evidence grows that free play both at school and at home is being eroded in favour of academic, sporting and cultural activities...
Psychologists highlight importance of play among young children
The British Children’s Play Survey, published earlier this week, revealed that parents are not allowing their children out alone to play until they are nearly 11 years old. In comparison, parents said that on average they were given the same...
‘Gradual lockdown’ of UK children as age for solo outdoor play rises
Primary-age children in Britain are losing the freedom to play independently and typically are not are allowed to play outside on their own until two years older than their parents’ generation were, according to research. Read the full article on...
Birmingham launches taskforce as babies die at twice national rate
A taskforce is being set up to tackle baby deaths in Birmingham, after a report revealed infant mortality rates in the city are nearly twice the national average, with families from Pakistani backgrounds disproportionately affected. Read the full...
New EYFS framework to be introduced nationally from September, DfE confirms
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...
