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Why Early Listening Matters: Auditory Verbal Therapy in Early Years Settings

Noel Kenely, founder of Hark and Spark, explains how nurseries and early years settings can transform outcomes for deaf children by understanding the principles of Auditory Verbal Therapy. Early intervention through specialist approaches helps lay the foundations for communication and learning before children reach statutory school age.

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Policy Jul 28, 2026

Early years sector urges Education Secretary Lucy Powell to deliver equal funding for PVI settings

The early years sector has urged new Education Secretary Lucy Powell to ensure equal treatment for private, voluntary and independent (PVI) settings alongside school-based provision. Sector leaders argue that achieving parity in funding and support is essential to delivering sustainable, high-quality early education across England.

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Blog Jul 28, 2026

Tom Richardson: Why promotion is just the start for early years leaders

When promoting staff to leadership positions in early years settings, organisations must remember that promotion is only the first step. Tom Richardson, operations director at Naturally Learning, argues that targeted training is essential to ensure new leaders fulfil their potential and deliver high-quality provision.

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Why Early Listening Matters: Auditory Verbal Therapy in Early Years Settings

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Early years sector urges Education Secretary Lucy Powell to deliver equal funding for PVI settings

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Policy Jul 28, 2026

Sue Robb appointed as DfE's Best Start in Life Champion

Early childhood pedagogy expert Sue Robb, who played a pivotal role in introducing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in 2008, has been appointed as the Government's Best Start in Life Champion. The appointment, made by the Department for Education in February, brings a wealth of early years expertise to the heart of national policymaking.

Early Years Jul 28, 2026

Nurturing Futures: Child-Led Care at Alyth Kindergarten

Young children at Alyth Kindergarten in London embraced opportunities for empathetic learning during an innovative 'week of children's choice'. The initiative saw youngsters engaging in nurturing role-play as they cared for baby dolls, highlighting the value of child-led activities in supporting early emotional development.

Education Jul 28, 2026

Salisbury Hospital Nursery Partners with Wiltshire Creative

Tops Day Nurseries Salisbury has formed an innovative partnership with Wiltshire Creative to bring arts and cultural experiences to children at the hospital-based setting. Located within Salisbury District Hospital, the collaboration aims to enrich early years education through creative engagement.

Early Years Jul 28, 2026

Busy Bees Opens New Nursery in Hailsham, East Sussex

Busy Bees has officially opened a new nursery in Hailsham, creating capacity for up to 110 children. The new provision expands early years childcare options for local families, supporting the vital first steps in children's educational journeys and helping meet growing demand in East Sussex.

Early Years Jul 28, 2026

The Butterfly Patch Celebrates Ten Years of Early Years Excellence

The Butterfly Patch Nurseries and Preschools has marked a significant milestone, celebrating its tenth anniversary this July. Over the past decade, the group has established itself as a provider of early years education and childcare across South London and Surrey, supporting children and families during those crucial formative years.

Education Jul 28, 2026

Boosting Early Literacy: Supporting Disadvantaged Families During the National Year of Reading

As the National Year of Reading reaches its halfway point, early literacy campaigners emphasise the vital role of parent and educator support in fostering a lifelong love of books among children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Fiona Simpson examines how targeted early intervention can help close the attainment gap before children begin formal schooling.

Early Years Jul 28, 2026

How Early Years Settings Are Becoming Eco Champions

With new government requirements driving environmental accountability, early years settings across the country are embracing sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint. Karen Hart explores how nurseries and childcare providers are prioritising eco-friendly initiatives, from sustainable resources to outdoor learning environments, whilst maintaining high-quality care for children from birth to age five.

Policy Jul 27, 2026

Council Leaders Demand Enhanced Powers to Reverse Declining Childhood Vaccination Rates

Local government leaders are pressing for expanded commissioning powers to tackle falling childhood immunisation rates. The calls come amid concerns that current NHS-centric arrangements limit councils' ability to ensure vaccine uptake among young children and protect community health.

Early Years Jul 23, 2026

Professor Cate Carroll: The UK should support a right to early childhood education globally

The professor of education and pedagogy, who is one of 161 academics to sign a letter to the new foreign secretary calling for him to back strengthening the right to education under international law, explains why the Government needs to use its diplomatic power to elevate the status of early childh...

Policy Jul 23, 2026

Early Education Minister Olivia Bailey departs in cabinet reshuffle

Olivia Bailey has stepped down as early education minister as part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cabinet reshuffle. The departure signals potential shifts in early years policy and departmental leadership affecting local authority childcare responsibilities.

Policy Jul 23, 2026

Early Years Leaders Call for Extension of Business Rates Cuts to Nurseries

Early years leaders have urged the Prime Minister to extend business rates cuts to nurseries and pre-schools, ensuring England aligns with Scotland and Wales where providers already receive reduced rates. The campaign aims to ease financial pressures on early years settings and support the sustainability of childcare provision across the country.

Policy Jul 23, 2026

Academics Urge Foreign Secretary to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Rights

A coalition of 161 early childhood academics has written to Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband calling for UK backing of a new protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The proposed measures would strengthen the right to education under international law, enhancing legal protections for young children's learning and development.

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