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One in four children not toilet-trained before school, charity warns

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Aug 19, 2024
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A new report warns that school staff are diverting 2.5 hours a day supporting children who are not toilet-trained.Read more

Survey reveals tackling low pay and workforce morale key to recruitment and retention in early years

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Aug 5, 2024
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Addressing poor pay and valuing the workforce are key to tackling the early years staffing crisis, according to a new survey by the Early Years Alliance. Read more

Report states early years settings ‘essential’ to driving earlier SEND intervention and support

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Jul 25, 2024
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The early years sector is “well placed to act as the foundation of an inclusive education system”, according to an independent report by ISOS Partnership.Read more

DfE statistics show continued difficulties with early years places and costs

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Jul 25, 2024
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Parents of children under four cite ongoing concerns with the affordability and availability of early years places in a survey from the Department for Education (DfE).Read more

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Nearly nine in 10 parents of under-fives worried for their children’s future life chances, survey reveals

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Jul 17, 2024
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UNICEF UK is calling on the new government to do more for young families and commit to a National Baby and Toddler Guarantee.Read more

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