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Moving the Box: Transforming Early Years Practice in Durham

The Moving the Box programme is helping Reception teachers in Durham identify barriers to learning and strengthen relationships with pupils. By focusing on attentive practice and early intervention, the initiative aims to improve outcomes for children during their crucial first year of school.

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Tackling NEET Rates: Supporting Young People into Education and Employment
Policy Jul 28, 2026

Tackling NEET Rates: Supporting Young People into Education and Employment

The government is renewing efforts to reduce the number of young people classified as NEET—those Not in Education, Employment or Training. Ministers are prioritising action to ensure local services can identify at-risk individuals early and provide pathways back into learning or work.

Burnham Bounce: New PM Focuses on Localised Education and Youth Employment
Policy Jul 28, 2026

Burnham Bounce: New PM Focuses on Localised Education and Youth Employment

Labour has overtaken Reform UK in the polls for the first time since March last year, following Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister. In his first fortnight in office, Burnham has announced major initiatives to localise education provision and tackle youth unemployment, alongside cost of living measures. A significant announcement on social care reform is also anticipated in the coming days.

Early years sector urges government heatwave safety funding
Policy Jul 28, 2026

Early years sector urges government heatwave safety funding

The Early Years Alliance is calling on the Government to provide targeted support for nurseries and childminders to operate safely during extreme heat. Leaders are requesting dedicated funding for air conditioning units and assurances that settings will not be penalised for closing during dangerous temperatures.

Bright Horizons nursery suspended by Ofsted over risk of harm to children
Safeguarding Jul 28, 2026

Bright Horizons nursery suspended by Ofsted over risk of harm to children

A Bright Horizons nursery in the North West has been temporarily closed after Ofsted inspectors identified that children were potentially 'at risk of harm'. The suspension prevents the setting from operating whilst regulatory investigations into safeguarding failures continue.

Why Early Listening Matters: Auditory Verbal Therapy in Early Years Settings
SEND Jul 28, 2026

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.

Children's Commissioner Backs Technical Education Reforms from Age 14
Policy Jul 28, 2026

Children's Commissioner Backs Technical Education Reforms from Age 14

Dame Rachel de Souza has welcomed new education reforms that would see technical subjects offered to pupils from age 14, addressing concerns that too many young people find themselves neither in education, employment nor training. The Children's Commissioner emphasised the need for bold policy to respond to children's ambitions and reduce the stress associated with finding work.

DfE financial sustainability consultation sparks calls for real funding reform
Policy Jul 28, 2026

DfE financial sustainability consultation sparks calls for real funding reform

The Department for Education's consultation on sector financial sustainability has drawn criticism from experts who warn that without substantial investment, changes will merely 'tinker round the edges'. Campaigners argue that only genuine funding reform can address the systemic pressures facing local authority children's services.

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