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Labour MP Pat Glass has stepped down as shadow education secretary, after only two days in the role.

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Pat was appointed by Jeremy Corbyn during a surge of resignations by Labour MPs who have lost faith in their...Read more

In its quarterly early years statistics, Ofsted has reported anÌýincrease in the number of early years providers rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’;Ìýan all-time high for the sector.

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An Ofsted spokesperson said...Read more

Last week the UK voted to leave the European Union, but the impact of this decision on the early years sector is as yet unclear, said Neil Leitch, Pre-school Learning Â黨ӰÊÓchief executive.

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Given that the UK...Read more

Umeå University in Sweden has released a report which associates neighbourhood air pollution with childhood mental health.

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Researchers at the university compared data on dispensed medicines for a broad range of...Read more

We are delighted to share news that two Â黨ӰÊÓmembers were formally recognised by the Queen in this year’s birthday honours list for their services to children.

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Penelope Webb, early years volunteer and registered...Read more

There may be insufficient providers willing to roll out the 30-hour free entitlement scheme next year to meet demand from working families, the Public Accounts Committee has warned in a new report.

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The Committee,...Read more

Young children’s eye movements respond faster to pointed fingers than arrows or signs, researchers from the University of Lincoln have said.

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During the university’s ‘Summer Scientist’ week, researchers used eye-...Read more

Serious case reviews (SCRs) are to be scrapped in favour of a new system where cases will be reviewed either by a national panel or the local safeguarding children board (LSCB).

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In a review, the DfE said it will...Read more

Research from the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has claimed that refugee and migrant children are particularly vulnerable to poor mental health, as a result of experiences both before and during migration.

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Lengthy negotiations between the DfE and York City Council have resulted in an increased flat rate of £4 per hour for providers taking part in the 30-hours free childcare scheme being piloted in September this year.

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