A study by Sussex Baby Lab highlights what babies are drawn to in picture books.https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16omee

Sir Martyn Oliver reflects on differences in inspections between providers in the early years.
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Have you ever thought about what it might be like in a mobile preschool that travels on the road to serve remote communities? Find out more here.
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Two early years educators have petitioned the government for greater recognition of the workforce. Find out more here.
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Children’s charity Coram launches new campaign to raise awareness about the value of the childminding profession.
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Children's charity Coram has called on the government to make its extended early years entitlement offer universal as it publishes its latest annual childcare survey.
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Professor of Imagination and Reader in Creative Teaching, Dr Penny Hay, highlighted the importance for early years educators to prioritise processes and quality in children’s learning over the final product at a recent early years conference. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17e7em

Report by @UK_Feminista is calling for greater government support to enable schools to implement ‘whole-school approach’ regarding the prevention of sexism and sexual harassment. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jbvtk

Reading charity leaders speaking during an Education Committee meeting, sharing insights into factors driving the decline in reading for pleasure.
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Physiotherapist Lorna Taylor shares practical tips for early years educators to look after their musculoskeletal health.
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Jaki Brien, a therapy dog owner, shared her experience of listening to children in schools read to her dog Gem. She also highlighted how reading to dogs boosts children's motivation and confidence in reading.
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Following this week's announcement of SEND reforms, experts highlight the need for the government to back up its promises with meaningful action.
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MPs explore the use of CCTV in early years settings to support safeguarding.
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Universities UK launches national conversation to understand how universities can evolve with societal changes to meet the future needs of graduates as they enter the workforce.
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Universities UK launches national conversation to understand how universities can evolve with societal changes to meet the future needs of graduates as they enter the workforce.
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The Department for Education (DfE) has today published a new call for evidence on screen time for children under five.
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Neuroscientist and expert in child concentration and stress appears on a popular children’s cartoon clip, highlighting the importance of interactions with babies and young children and offering tips for families on early learning.
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Apprenticeship standards are making it harder for applicants to complete their programmes, a new study says. It calls on the government to provide pre-apprenticeship programmes. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/evvfx

At a recent early years event hosted by the National Literacy Trust, Tracy Jackson OBE highlighted that the success of the National Year of Reading would be 'when every child has someone who reads with them, not as a task, but [as a] moment of connection and joy'. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1l3ac2

A new survey has highlighted that school staff are losing the equivalent of an entire school day per week helping pupils who are not yet toilet-trained when they start their reception year.
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A new survey has highlighted that school staff are losing the equivalent of an entire school day per week helping pupils who are not yet toilet-trained when they start their reception year.
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New research highlights that recent governments have ‘channelled funding away from disadvantaged children and towards working families’ over the past decade.
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Children's writing skills develop long before they pick up a pencil. ✍️ Physiotherapist Lorna Taylor shares tips for educators to support children's skills. These include encouraging movement and supporting balance and core stability. Read more here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12nazk

Nature-based nursery in Essex wins accolades in WorkL's World’s Happiest Workplaces for 2026🏆
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A host of well-known figures, including footballers and children's authors such as @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social,
will support The National Year of Reading 2026 to encourage people to read what they love.
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As the DfE announces plans for screen-use guidance for under-fives, the Early Years Alliance calls for broader support that also includes digital literacy and online safety. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ig83y

Today, the DfE has published a series of webinars to support reception educators in increasing the number of children who achieve a good level of development (GLD) at the end of their first year in school.
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Today, the DfE has published a series of webinars to support reception educators in increasing the number of children who achieve a good level of development (GLD) at the end of their first year in school.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8s0cy

A UK nursery that ranked among one of the world's happiest workplaces shares some useful tips. Find out more here:
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A UK nursery that ranked among one of the world's happiest workplaces shares some useful tips. Find out more here:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o8ezs