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Parent: Big school, big step

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Understanding the world: Well watered

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PSED: When I grow up

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Finding laughter in lockdown – adults derive as much benefit from play as children

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Playing with children can be an effective antidote to stress during the coronavirus crisis, according to new research from Middlesex University.

Despite financial challenges half of UK nurseries have stayed open for critical workers

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Latest research from the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) flags up the extent of the cashflow issues facing nurseries – whether they have remained open for fewer children or have closed their doors with ongoing overheads.

New threat to registered childminders posed by unregulated providers

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

The coronavirus crisis is providing an opportunity for unregulated childcare services to fill gaps in provision needed by critical workers.

Coronavirus: Government strengthens advice around social distancing in early years settings and schools

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Updated guidance clarifies which children and staff can continue to attend settings and extends practical steps to implementing effective social distancing.