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Literacy: Stick Man

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PSED: The Big Draw

The Big Draw is a festival that runs throughout October to celebrate the power of drawing. Every...

Maths: Operating on numbers

This article looks at books that explore big numbers and different number operations – addition,...

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Early years staffing shortages reach ‘crisis point’ new survey by Early Years Alliance shows

Thursday, December 2, 2021

A new survey by the Alliance reveals ‘incredibly concerning’ staffing shortages in the early years sector, and the negative impact they are having on the ability of children and families to access childcare and early education.

Government announces new Covid-19 measures for early years settings and schools to prevent spread of new Omicron variant

Thursday, December 2, 2021

The Government has published details of additional safety measures for nurseries, childminders and schools following reports of cases of the new Coronavirus Omicron variant.

National Day Nurseries Association has announced its 2022 awards are open for nominations after a two year break due to the pandemic

Thursday, December 2, 2021

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has launched its 2022 Nursery Awards after a break of two years due to the pandemic – with some new and updated categories.

New early years funding rates for councils: increase not enough to cover costs warns sector

Friday, November 26, 2021

While the increase to the early years entitlement funding rates for councils in England will be higher than in recent years, the sector has raised concerns that it is not enough, and will leave many providers continuing to struggle financially.