Early Years Digest

24 Feburary 2026

 

 

PRESS & MEDIA 

The key changes being made to special education at a glance – BBC News

Stricter phone rules in schools 'do not improve pupil well-being' – The Telegraph

The household items that could boost your toddler's brain – The Times

 

FEATURE STORIES

Schools White Paper: the sector reacts – TES Magazine

I've been a teacher for 30 years – children now start school without toilet training – The Telegraph

Why have a parenting philosophy? – The Spectator

 

RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT


POLICY PAPER:
Every child achieving and thriving DfE White Paper

 

BLOGS, PODCASTS & MORE

PODCAST: Major Changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents – The Guardian

Susie Dent’s tips and tricks to add muscle to a child’s vocabulary – The Guardian

 

EVENTS & RESOURCES

WEBINAR: Focus on the schools white paper with the Education Secretary DfE Webinar Q&A.(Wednesday 25 February, 4pm – Free, online)

CONFERENCE: David Wright to host a conference on men in childcare during World Forum on Early Education and Care World Forum on Early Care and Education. (April 14-17, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – tickets from US$750)

 

JOBS

Children Services Manager, Early Years Alliance

 

 

 

 

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