PRESS & MEDIA
White working-class children failed by the education system, says inquiry - BBC News
DfE survey reveals four in 10 providers struggle to deliver 30 funded hours entitlement - Nursery World
DfE survey reveals four in 10 providers struggle to deliver 30 funded hours entitlement - Nursery World
Poor white children aren't victims of the state, but of bad parenting - The Telegraph
About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, up 11% on previous year - The Guardian
England facing children's mental health 'crisis' as referrals hit 1m - The Guardian
How heatwaves will see children miss out on school - The Week
FEATURE STORIES
Felicity Gillespie: The politicians may change, the priorities must stay the same - Nursery World
What would a Burnham government mean for schools? - Schools Week
Funding announced for early years free school meals from September 2026 - Early Education
RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTATION: Shaping the future of early years teaching - DfE
RESEARCH: Independent Inquiry into White Working-Class Educational Outcomes - White Working Class Educational Outcomes
GUIDANCE: Inclusive early years fund for 2026 to 2027: conditions of grant and operational guidance for local authorities - DfE
RESEARCH: Worried about your child's sleep? Keep screens out of bedrooms and limit iPads before bed - THE CONVERSATION
BLOGS, WEBINARS & MORE
Play Week 2026: Books and beyond - bringing stories to life through imaginative play - Early Years Alliance National Week of Play
RESOURCES: Exploring Early Maths with Best Start with Maths - Foundation Years
JOBS
Partnerships & Engagement Coordinator - Early Childhood Funders Partnership
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