PRESS & MEDIA
UK spends less on early education than most OECD nations - TES Magazine
Nurseries in England say new rules have reduced care to ‘crowd control’ - The Guardian
NHS staff drafted into schools to coach lockdown children on potty training - The Telegraph [subscription required]
Labour’s early years review findings revealed - TES Magazine
Campaigners tie baby slings to statues in call for better UK paternity leave - The Guardian
Everything we know so far about free breakfast club rollout confirmed by Rachel Reeves - The Mirror
Nurseries need funding more than universities - The Spectator [subscription required]
FEATURE STORIES
Swedish children to start school a year earlier in move away from play - The Guardian
Stigma, safeguarding and social change: toilet training in early years - TES Magazine
Nurseries continue to close as government-funded childcare expands - The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)
BLOGS, PODCASTS & MORE
RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
EVENTS & COURSES
The childcare and early years conference by PACEY - Saturday 26 October, full day. Tickets from £40
London Ofsted Big Conversation (OBC) - Thursday 31 October, 16:00-18:30. In person, London, free.
JOBS
Healthy Early Years Coordinator - Hackney Council (London)
Senior Policy Adviser - nesta (London, hybrid)
Head of Research - Tommy's (London, hybrid)
Philanthropy Manager - Magic Breakfast (Remote)
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