PRESS & MEDIA
UK children are 'unhappier, fatter and worse in school' than those in other rich nations - The Daily Mail
Screen time rewires your child’s brain – here’s what you can do about it - The Independent
‘Much-needed grit’ to be fostered in England’s schoolchildren, say ministers - The Guardian
Children struggle to hold pencils as motor skills decline - The Times [subscription required]
Princess Kate's 'life's work' project for young children hits major milestone - The Daily Mail
Four in five teachers say Government will miss its ‘school ready’ target – poll - The Independent
School starters can't blow their noses - teachers - BBC News
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to get better access to PE lessons - The Daily Mirror
School meals help fussy eaters try new foods, study finds - The Times [subscription required]
Benefits cuts threaten school-readiness target - Schools Week Magazine
Princess of Wales's taskforce provides backing for early years workforce - Nursery World Magazine
FEATURE STORIES
London dominates England’s social mobility league with top 20 places - The Guardian
Exact moment children ‘stop enjoying school’ revealed in new study - The Independent
‘I’m still not tired of it’: the best books to read aloud to kids, according to parents - The Guardian
BLOGS, PODCASTS & MORE
PODCAST: The Martin Lewis Podcast - Childcare SPECIAL: Your questions & problems put to Sec of State for Education Bridget Phillipson - BBC Sounds
Q&A: Should schools take a long summer break – or is it detrimental to children’s learning? - The Guardian
OPINION: Six months’ paternity leave is ridiculous – what are men actually going to be doing? - The Telegraph [subscription required]
RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
EVENTS & COURSES
Starting Reception - Early connections: Partnering with parents for a strong start in school. Thursday 5 June, 8:30-10:30 (free, London & online)
Deputy CEO - Manchester Young Lives (Greater Manchester)
Policy and Public Affairs Officer - For Baby's Sake Trust (Remote)
National Youth Voice Worker - The Children's Society (Multiple locations)
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