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...
Nurseries warn of ‘mass closures’ as lockdown lifts
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...
Childcare needs emergency bailout to save women’s jobs, says TUC
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...
School reopening plan generates ‘fear’ among education leaders
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...
Early years sector ‘in jeopardy’ after government U-turn on furlough funding
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...
The First Thousand Days: early, integrated and evidence-based approaches to improving child health: coming to a population near you?
Date: The ‘First Thousand Days’ refers to the period from conception to the child’s second birthday. It is increasingly gaining traction as a concept to guide public health policy. It is seen as a crucial window of...
