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Dudley named as one of the worst performing areas in England for development of pre school children. Dudley has made the top 10 list of worst performing for pre-school children, eligible for free school meals, in 150 local authorities; where less than half of poorer children reach a good level of development by the time they turn … [Read more...] about Dudley one of worst UK boroughs for pre-school children

Childminders more upbeat than nurseries over funding formula Since the release of the Department for Education’s publication of the new Early Years National Funding Formula, many Early Years settings have raised concern. However there are indications that childminders may be a great deal happier than nurseries. Research carried out by charity … [Read more...] about Childminders happier with funding rate than nurseries

Nine projects have been awarded share of grant worth more than £2 million. Press Release From:Department for Education and The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP First published:28 December 2016 Nine projects with ambitious plans to tackle specific forms of abuse affecting children have been awarded a share of government grant funding in 2016 to 2018, … [Read more...] about Government backs projects to help safeguard vulnerable children

Kate Middleton will succeed the Queen as Royal Patron for Action for Children charity.   The Queen will be stepping down in the new year, as a patron of 25 national organisations including charities Action for Children, Barnado's, the NSPCC and Save the Children, Buckingham Palace announced this week.  The Queen became patron … [Read more...] about Duchess of Cambridge to take over as charity patron

Ofsted to look at behaviour during inspections to find a link between Early Years education and attitudes to learning later on in life Under plans, outlined in Ofsted’s annual report for 2015/16, as of next year Ofsted inspectors will collect evidence on listening skills, preparedness for learning and relationships in order to better understand … [Read more...] about Ofsted look into link between behaviour and later learning

New research, ranking 38 countries for children’s physical activity, places the United Kingdom at the bottom. Research into the physical activity levels of children gives England and Wales a grade of D-, and Scotland an F, placing it in last position with countries such as Belgium, China, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).These rankings show … [Read more...] about Children in UK are least active in the world

 Grapes are the third most common cause of death in food-related incidents, however awareness of their danger is limited Research from the US and Canada suggests that grapes are the third most common cause of death in food-related incidents, behind only hotdogs and sweets. But doctors say there is a lack awareness of the choking risks posed … [Read more...] about Lack of awareness of grape choking hazard puts children at risk, say doctors

Recognising the signs and symptoms of sepsis  To help parents/carers recognise the symptoms of sepsis, a nationwide campaign has been launched by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.The campaign is aimed to help parents and carers protect their young children. Why not watch this film featuring campaigner Melissa Mead who lost her baby … [Read more...] about Spotting the signs of sepsis