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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,...

Physical development: Pants-tastic performances

Claire Freedman is a highly successful author of many entertaining picture books for young children,...

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Keep up to date with Early Years News

Early education and childcare system needs ‘radical re-think’ a new report finds

Friday, October 22, 2021

Early childhood education and care requires a ‘whole-system review’ according to a new report by the Nuffield Foundation.

November EYE issue: Reflect and refocus

Thursday, October 21, 2021

November's issue of EYE is out - take a look at an overview of the articles featured this month. Short on time? Watch the 60 second intro video for a quick overview from the editor.

Early Years Blog Fest 2021

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

An early years social media event is taking place on the 29 October 2021 to celebrate the voices, blogs and articles of the sector.

Department for Education launches new early years leadership qualification

Monday, October 18, 2021

A new early years leadership qualification for Level 3 qualified and above practitioners working in private, voluntary and independent settings will be on offer from Autumn 2022.