PRESS & MEDIA
Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools - BBC News
The truth about UPF baby food - The Times [subscription required]
The mineral deficiency in mothers-to-be that means their children are 'more likely to be born with heart defects'- The Daily Mail
Early Years Voice raises over £180k towards legal challenge against DfE - Nursery World Magazine
Scientists discover why some babies learn to walk later than others - The Independent
Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online - The Guardian
Habit most parents are guilty of is DESTROYING children's brains and increasing depression risk, study suggests - The Daily Mail
Childminding association PACEY goes into administration - Nursery World Magazine
FEATURE STORIES
Biggest shock' new parents face after having baby and what to do about it- The Daily Mirror
Keep AI away from early years, says digital learning expert - TES Magazine
Most parents don’t enjoy reading to their children, survey suggests - The Guardian
Hugh Grant: Screen-obsessed schools are ruining our children - The Telegraph [subscription required]
Struggling with conflict and meltdowns? Bringing children up the Danish way could help - The Independent
BLOGS, PODCASTS & MORE
BLOG: The Language of Learning: Looking at the word ‘play’ through a critical lens by Jan Dubiel - TACTYC
TAKE PART: LGA Rising Needs in Early Years Provider Survey 2025
PODCAST: Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK -The Guardian
TAKE PART: Calling all UK music providers - inspire more people to engage in music-making! - Music for All
VIDEO: The truth about baby food pouches - BBC Panorama
RESEARCH & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
EVENTS & COURSES
RESOURCE: Parents guide: New to the loo! - Nursery World Magazine
WEBINAR: Childcare Works live sessions - Various dates, free, online
TRAINING: The Brain, Behaviour and The Classroom - Anna Freud, 8 May (online, from £20)
Head of Evaluation (Impact) - Youth Futures Foundation (hybrid)
CEO - Home-Start Camden & Islington (London)
Philanthropy Lead - Youth Music (London)
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