PRESS & MEDIA
Two-thirds of England’s poorest families miss out on childcare, report finds - The Guardian
Over £2 billion boost to secure expansion in early education - Gov.uk
Starmer wants 75% of children ‘school-ready’ by 2028 - Schools Week Magazine
Landmark bill seeks to keep children safe, says Phillipson - BBC News
Ofsted chief raises alarm over growth of ‘flexi-schooling’ - The Times [subscription required]
Tokyo to introduce four-day work week for government staff in push for parenthood - The Independent
Universal infant free school meals funding increased by 5p - TES Magazine
DWP two-child benefit limit to be AXED in Scotland as Keir Starmer put under huge pressure - The Daily Mirror
Ofsted to examine link between 'childcare deserts' and children's school attainment - Nursery World Magazine
Britain's boys are falling behind in a child development crisis fuelled by iPads - Miriam Cates, GB News [subscription required]
Public spending on childhood autism and ADHD ‘will trigger widespread council bankruptcies’ - The Telegraph [subscription required]
FEATURE STORIES
Ofsted 2023-24 annual report: everything you need to know - TES Magazine
From Sure Start to youth centres, cutting children’s services is a false economy - The Guardian
Fixing the school-readiness crisis requires more honesty - Schools Week Magazine
Zip zip hooray! Helping children develop independence in dressing - Education Endowment Fund
BLOGS, PODCASTS & MORE
INTERVIEW: Bridget Phillipson speaking on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Today, Radio 4 [from 1hour 10mins]
PODCAST: Talking Early Years: In Conversation with Sarah Ronan (Early Education and Childcare Coalition) - June O'Sullivan, LEYF
OPINION: Plan for Change: ‘If early years is key for the PM, we need a revamped Sure Start’ - Labourlist
RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Toddlers Use Grammar Hints to Unlock the Meaning of New Words - Neuroscience News
EVENTS & COURSES
WEBINAR: Unity in diversity with Prof. Tina Bruce, Dr Stella Louis and Prof. Chris Pascal - Froebel Trust, 16th January 2024, online (free)
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