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Princess of Wales visits Reggio Emilia to learn about childhood development approach

The Princess of Wales has visited the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre and a pre-school in Italy to learn more about the Reggio Emilia Approach to childcare.

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Early Years May 13, 2026

Parents say proposed closure of Sheffield Hallam nursery linked to low funded hours offer

Parents impacted by the proposed closure of an on-campus nursery in Sheffield have criticised Sheffield Hallam University’s (SHU) approach to offering funded hours as a key reason for a decline in numbers using the setting.

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Early Years May 13, 2026

Wes Streeting urged to crack down on ‘unregulated and bogus’ infant sleep consultants

The UK’s leading infant sleep charity and an MP have written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting backing campaigners calls to crack down on self-described experts giving unsafe infant sleep advice to parents.

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Princess of Wales visits Reggio Emilia to learn about childhood development approach

The Princess of Wales has visited the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre and a pre-school in Italy to learn more about the Reggio Emilia Approach to childcare.

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Parents say proposed closure of Sheffield Hallam nursery linked to low funded hours offer

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Early Years 4 months ago

Wes Streeting urged to crack down on ‘unregulated and bogus’ infant sleep consultants

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Early Years May 13, 2026

Star-studded Comic Relief campaign warns one in six parents put children to bed hungry due to rising living costs

More than one in six parents say they have put their children to bed hungry or without enough food at least once a week in the last 12 months, due to being unable to afford food, warns a new campaign by Comic Relief and Sainsburys.

Early Years May 13, 2026

DfE programmes to support disadvantaged children in the North East and coastal areas to launch in September

The Department for Education has announced further details of two initiatives to boost life chances for groups of children living in some of England’s most deprived areas.

Early Years May 12, 2026

Room for 'significant improvement' for child wellbeing in UK as country is ranked 24th out of 37 countries

The UK’s child wellbeing ranking has improved in six years, however there continues to be room for ‘significant’ improvement, according to UNICEF which calls on the UK Government to take action from children’s earliest years.

Early Years May 12, 2026

Dr Sally Payne: Why the early years can’t afford to wait for occupational therapy

Dr Sally Payne, professional advisor for children, young people and families at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists who work with children are increasingly sounding the alarm: delays in accessing occupational therapy support are harming children and families and the impact is felt most acut...

Early Years May 12, 2026

Reform childminder funding for three-and four-year-olds to boost recruitment, Coram Pacey says

A childminder-specific approach to funding for three-and four-year-olds in England is needed to reverse the decline in childminders, according to campaigners.

Early Years May 12, 2026

Kids Planet expands internationally with acquisition in Ireland

Kids Planet Day Nurseries, the second largest childcare provider in the UK, has expanded internationally, acquiring Irish nursery group Tigers Childcare.

Safeguarding May 12, 2026

Babies Under One Account for Third of Serious Safeguarding Incidents

Babies under the age of one remain the most vulnerable age group, accounting for a third of all serious safeguarding incidents between 2024 and 2025, according to a new report. The findings underscore the critical need for robust early intervention and multi-agency vigilance during the earliest months of life.

Policy May 11, 2026

Elections 2026: What Results Could Mean for Early Years Across the UK

With local elections in England and new parliamentary terms in Scotland and Wales, the political landscape is shifting significantly. We examine what these historic results could mean for early years policy, funding, and provision across the three nations.

Early Years May 11, 2026

Janet King: Valuing childminding in practice, not just in principle

Childminders deliver essential, high-quality care for families, but declining numbers highlight growing pressures on the system. Janet King, Sector Manager for Education and Childcare at NCFE, argues, during National Childminding Week (11-17 May), that recognition must now be backed by sustainable f...

Education May 7, 2026

Royal Early Childhood Centre Launches Social-Emotional Development Guidance

The Princess of Wales’ Centre for Early Childhood has unveiled new guidance on social and emotional development aimed at supporting early years practitioners. The resource will be embedded into training courses to strengthen workforce understanding of young children’s wellbeing and developmental needs.

SEND May 6, 2026

Early Years Funding Should Prioritise Child Need Over Parental Employment, Study Finds

A two-year research programme by the London Early Years Foundation reveals significant benefits for children with additional needs when early years funding targets developmental requirements rather than parental work status. The findings challenge current policy approaches and call for a fundamental shift in how England's childcare system is financed and delivered.

Early Years May 6, 2026

New campaign to educate parents of young children about water safety

A campaign to educate parents about water safety for under-fives has launched as new statistics reveal 88 per cent of all child drownings happen in the absence of adult supervision.

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