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Letter to the next Prime Minister
The letter below sets out our key asks for the next government.
Labour commits to more nursery provision in schools
On 10 June, Labour announced their plans for “over three thousand new nursery classes across England to open up access
Conservatives plan to extend Family Hubs
The Conservative Manifesto has promised to extend Family Hubs to all local authorities. This would both extend funding for the
Lib Dems commit to tripling early years pupil premium
The Lib Dems have published their manifesto, including commitments to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Early Education and Childcare Coalition manifesto calls for “rescue and reform”
Today, Friday 17 May, the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) has launched its new manifesto, with proposals to rescue
National Audit Office finds roll-out of funded early education & childcare will be “challenging”
A report published by the National Audit Office (NAO) today finds that the timetable for the roll-out of the new
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United for a healthy start: a mission to revolutionise physical development in the early years
Natalie Weir and Janine Coates In March 2023, the National Early Years Active Start Partnership (NEYASP) was established to address pressing issues surrounding physical development
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Supporting Pedagogy, Arts and Creativity Everywhere (SPACE) for all to Flourish
Cathy Gunning & Debi Keyte Hartland We love how the arts lift us! Often when we let ourselves go, and feel fully immersed in art-making,
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Meet The Family Music Hub
Do you support family work in children’s centres, libraries or community spaces? Wherever families congregate, music tends to happen, and The Family Music Hub is
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Researchful practice: a “breath of fresh air” for early educators in challenging times
Guest blog by Frances Giampapa and Claire Lee Introduction A wealth of evidence demonstrates the fundamental role played by early years (EY) education in shaping
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How nurseries show community leadership and create happier local neighbourhoods
by Mona Sakr Nurseries are at the heart of enabling children to positively contribute to the communities they live in. Through their work with children
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Vacancy for co-opted trustee
Early Education is an incorporated charity and UK-wide membership organisation which promotes high quality early childhood education and supports early years practitioners throughout the UK.