Nicole Weinstein

Children's learning and development has been held back by disruption to schools during the pandemic, the NAO said
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Coronavirus: Government must take urgent action on children’s lost learning, says spending watchdog

Coronavirus
Rachel De Souza, the new children's commissioner for England: '‘I want the Childhood Commission to have the spirit and the ambition of the Beveridge Report – something that leads to long term changes that improve the chances of every single child'
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New children's commissioner launches review into post-war style recovery plan for children

Policy & Politics
Working in childcare offers a variety of different job opportunities
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CACHE launches early years careers toolkit

Careers & Training
Campaigners say that the law disciminates against children aged 5-11. Under-5s exempt from two-person Covid rule
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Under-12s should be allowed to mix outdoors, campaigners say

Some households have moved during the pandemic, which could lead to an increase in demand for childcare, particularly the South West and South East of England
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Data analysis targets changes in demand for childcare - survey

Coronavirus
Food for Life's regional engagement officer Anne Merry planted a potty of parsley to share with local volunteers
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Plant and share competition launched

Resources
'Sound physical foundations' have an impact on future learning
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Children may not be ‘physically’ ready to start school - study

Child Development
Every child at Papdale Nursery has received a specially knitted teddy to cuddle during virtual storytime
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Coronavirus: Teddy bear hugs offer support for children in lockdown

Coronavirus
Coram Family and Childcare said that the pandemic has exacerbated issues for the childcare sector and families
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Childcare costs rise above inflation, as providers struggle to remain sustainable

Coronavirus
Many parents felt too ashamed to seek help, researchers found
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Domestic abuse 'most common' in pregnancy and before baby reaches the age of two

Families
Annie Silcock, former owner of Smarties nursery with Cary Rankin, CEO of Bertram Nurseries Group
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Nursery groups continue to grow

Business
Crocodile stencils have appeared outside nurseries
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Mysterious crocodile road markings appearing in nursery grounds across Scotland

Coronavirus
To help them recover from the stress of the pandemic, children need space, time and permission to play freely, the campaigners say
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Leading academics call for a summer of play

Coronavirus
Anne Longfield: 'I think early years is coming of age and has an opportunity to come centre stage'
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Interview - Anne Longfield

People
Features

Essential Resources: Magnification - Live large

Practice
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Private and voluntary settings will be able to access early language catch-up scheme

Coronavirus