Nursery News
Teaching assistants boost young children's speaking and listening skills
26 Feb 2016 News
Intensive support from teaching assistants can boost young children’s vocabulary, listening, narrative and conversational skills, according to a study published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). The.....
Children with disabilities 'missing out' on vital play opportunities
25 Feb 2016 News
A report published by the national deafblind charity, Sense, has revealed the ‘severe’ restrictions children with disabilities face in accessing play. It identifies failings at every level that result in.....
Thousands of young children missing out on free nursery places
24 Feb 2016 News Analysis
A concerning increase in local authorities reporting gaps in childcare provision has been revealed by the Family and Childcare Trust's 2016 Childcare Survey, which also shows that the costs of childcare have stabilised, rising just.....
Parental depression could cause 'fussy eating in children'
23 Feb 2016 News
Young children are more likely to be fussy eaters if a parent has anxiety or depression during pregnancy or early in the child's life, new research has revealed. The study, published in the Archives of Disease.....
Baby blues: Can trauma pass to the unborn child?
19 Feb 2016 Features
Traumatised children are attending nurseries throughout the UK and although one may look to the first four years of a child’s life for possible causes, many people are less aware that trauma can infiltrate the womb and reach the unborn.....
Young mums leading a revolution in 'gender neutral' parenting
19 Feb 2016 News
The latest generation of young mums are helping to force brands and shops to change they way they market products to customers by supporting ‘gender neutral parenting’. A study by video parenting site, ChannelMum.com has revealed.....
New egg freezing pop-up shop opens up debate on fertility
18 Feb 2016 News
A new pop-up shop called Timeless is opening in London to help women understand more fully the implications of ‘social’ egg freezing. Sixty per cent of women aged 18-24 believe women should be encouraged.....
Over half of nurseries say they cannot afford to offer 30 hours of free childcare
17 Feb 2016 News Analysis
The majority of nurseries across England have admitted to being unsure or unlikely to commit to extending the number of free hours they offer, despite the Government’s pledge to give parents 30 free childcare hours a week. Research.....
Burglars urinate on babies' cots and soft play equipment in 'appalling' spate of attacks on Southampton nurseries
16 Feb 2016 News Analysis
Paint Pots Nurseries in Southampton has been the victim of a spate of burglaries and vandalism leaving the owners and staff “appalled and dispirited”. Over the last week, burglars have broken in five times.....
New legal ruling: Unmarried parents eligible for bereavement benefits if partners die
15 Feb 2016 News
A legal ruling by a High Court in Northern Ireland means thousands of unmarried widows and widowers may now be eligible for the widowed parent’s allowance. The charity Citizens Advice which supported mother-of-four.....
'Quality early years teachers' ensure good educational experience
12 Feb 2016 News
Registered teachers in the early years sector provide significant value to Scotland’s nursery schools and classes, a new report has found. The study was commissioned by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and conducted.....
Study reveals too many children in England are losing contact with nature
11 Feb 2016 News
Some 12 per cent of children in England have not been to a local park, beach or any other natural environment in 12 months, a two year study reveals. A Government survey, which questioned parents over a two.....
App created to help get children 'school ready'
11 Feb 2016 News
A new app has been created to help ease parents’ concerns over their child’s social skills by equipping pre-school age children with the relevant skills they need to be 'school ready'. ‘Ready for School’ is an app which uses fun.....
Olympian backs tax on sugary drinks to help cut childhood obesity
10 Feb 2016 News
A tax on sugary drinks should be introduced as part of a measures to help combat rising levels of obesity in the UK, a think tank paper has revealed. The paper, published by Policy Exchange and authored by double Olympic gold medallist,.....
A 93p an hour pay increase can make 'Good' nurseries 'Outstanding'
10 Feb 2016 News
A pay increase of just under £1 an hour can make the difference between a nursery with a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating, according to new research. Nurseries and pre-schools across England awarded.....
More needs to be done to keep children safe online, study reveals
09 Feb 2016 News
Educators, businesses and parents are being encouraged to help make the internet a safer place as part of Safer Internet Day 2016. The annual events promotes safe and responsible use of online technology and offers tips and advice.....
Duchess of Cambridge lends support to Children's Mental Health Week
09 Feb 2016 News
The Duchess of Cambridge has lent her support to children’s mental health charity Place2Be, who have has launched a week long campaign to help build children’s resilience. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, who is the Royal Patron of.....
Children's imaginary friends brought to life for new exhibition
09 Feb 2016 News
Creative advertising agency AMV BBDO have brought together some of the UK’s finest creative talent for an exhibition of children’s imaginary friends. The exhibition titled, ‘The Imaginary Friends Collection’ is being held at the.....
Cameron seeks alternative to early years behind bars
08 Feb 2016 News
Prime Minister David Cameron is planning to give children a better start in life by rethinking pregnant women's treatment in jail and how their babies are cared for, after new figures reveal 100 babies spent time in prison last year......
Outreach programme increases take up of free childcare places
05 Feb 2016 News
An innovative outreach programme aimed at encouraging parents to take up free childcare places in Liverpool, has seen dramatic participation over a six week period. The programme, commissioned by Liverpool.....