Commission on Childcare The commission on childcare’s call for evidence closed on 31 August. Thank you very much to all those who responded. For those who were not able to take part, there is a further opportunity to give your views on the themes of the commission at the LEARN, EXPLORE, DEBATE events taking place across [...]
Leading nursery group Bright Horizons has developed a free app for parents of pre-school children. The app is a one-stop-shop of fun themed activities which fit into everyday family life – out and about or at home – and which help parents support their child’s transition towards school-readiness. Ideas are available at the touch [...]
In October last year, 4Children published “Suffering in Silence” a report which highlighted the thousands of mothers who experienced postnatal depression across the UK, and the services (or lack thereof) that are available to them to provide support and treatment, and to keep their lives and families together. Since last year 4Children have been working [...]
The Institute of Health Equity was commissioned by 4Children to identify the most important outcomes Children’s Centres should be striving for in order to give all children positive early-years experiences. The IHE have published both an executive summary and a full evidence review which call for a renewed focus on supporting good parenting and the environment [...]
“The Government recognises the importance of the foundation years. That is why we are making changes to improve quality of early education and the early years offer to families. I am committed to improving quality. In March we published a stronger and simpler Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, which will be implemented from this [...]
Department for Education publishes response to Early Education and Childcare consultation The Department for Education has today published its response to the recent Early Education and Childcare consultation and has confirmed proposals to: Make the current entitlement to 15 hours a week of free early education for three and four year olds more flexible, so [...]
