PRESS & MEDIA
Betrayal of our children: Covid inquiry finds lockdowns 'brought ordinary childhood to a halt' and the closure of schools 'will have lasting effects' – Daily Mail
Schools urged to trial four-day week to ease pressure on teachers in England and Wales – The Guardian
Princess of Wales visits the Anna Freud Centre to launch new project supporting children's mental health – Daily Mail
Huge surge in children with little or no language skills – The Times
FEATURE STORIES
EYFS: Rise in Reception pupils with ‘good’ development – TES Magazine
Children aren’t cheap… in fact it now costs £249,000 to raise one – The Times
The Guardian view on Labour’s budget: real gains for children and struggling families are a welcome shift – The Guardian
Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain – BBC News
‘Generational shift’ in reading for pleasure sparks inquiry – TES Magazine
RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
CALL FOR EVIDENCE: Reception Teachers: Participate in DfE Research – Foundation Years
REPORT: Ofsted annual report 2024/25: education, children’s services and skills – Ofsted
REPORT: Transforming Early Education and Childcare in Wales – Women’s Equality Network (WEN) Wales
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