PRESS & MEDIA
Child Benefit shake-up for thousands of parents as HMRC introduces new system – The Mirror
‘Poorly thought out’: expanded England childcare scheme results in higher fees for some families – The Guardian
What could – and should – be in Labour's long-awaited child poverty strategy? – Big Issue
Reeves pledges library in every English primary school – TES Magazine
Reform Send system now or face billions in extra costs, ministers warned – BBC News
Kido cyber attack: hackers say they are ‘sorry for hurting kids’ – Nursery World
‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five – The Guardian
Britain’s worklessness crisis begins at school – The Telegraph [subscription required]
FEATURE STORIES
Gen Z is leaning towards one parenting trend when raising their kids, new study reveals – The Independent
Instagram still poses risk to children despite new safety tools, says Meta whistleblower – The Guardian
Low birthrates in England could lead to ‘closure of 800 primary schools by 2029’ – The Guardian
Children with SEND need support. The government must not restrict their rights – Big Issue
Why early reading work is vital to spot and support pupils with SEND – TES Magazine
I’m a speech and language therapist: If your child starts school unable to talk, it may not be what you think – The Independent
I used my phone for ten hours a day - this is the heartbreaking reason I had to stop and the incredible change I've seen as a result – Daily Mail
Why Labour’s conference gives us real hope for education – TES Magazine
The global state of teaching: 8 insights from educators worldwide – TES Magazine
RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Opening the Door to the Baby Room: Learning from the Experiences and Perspectives of Baby Room Educators and Nursery Managers – The Baby Room
Study links greater inequality to structural changes in children’s brains – The Guardian
Phase 2 of the school-based nursery programme: Everything you need to know – Education Hub (DfE)
BLOGS, PODCASTS & MORE
LETTER: Careless and damaging talk about autism – The Guardian
VIDEO: Raising kids in poverty: The UK’s ‘inhumane’ two-child limit – The Guardian
COMMENT: Most mums have horror stories – but trauma-dumping only makes new parents more anxious – The Independent
EVENTS & RESOURCES
The Future of Family Friendly Policies - The ReGenerate Exchange - Thursday 16th October at 3pm (online, free)
JOBS
Chief Executive Officer – 1001 Critical Days Foundation (London)
Senior Education Policy & Advocacy Adviser – Save the Children UK (London, home-based)
Education Programme Manager – National Children’s Bureau (London, hybrid)
Chief Officer, Children and Families – BBC (flexible location)
Head of Change, Children’s Services – Youth Endowment Fund (London, hybrid)
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