Early years foundation stage profile results: 2013 to 2014
Early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) results in England, for the 2013 to 2014 academic year, at national and local authority level.
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The Link between Pupil Health & Wellbeing & Attainment
Public Health England – November 2014 A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings. To read the full report click HERE Or from the Public Health England website.
Read MorePickler’s Trust in the Wise Infant
WECAN publications | Jane Swain | The Pikler Institute—often called Loczy (pronounced Loh-tsee) after the street where it is located in Budapest, Hungary—was originally built in 1946 as an orphanage for...
Read MoreEarly years: guide to the 0 to 25 SEND code of practice
Department of Education | September 2014 | Advice for early years providers that are funded by the local authority Our vision for children with special educational needs and disabilities is the same as for all children...
Read MoreThe Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) Project
Findings from Pre-school to end of Key Stage1 By Kathy Sylva, Edward Melhuish, Pam Sammons, Iram Siraj-Blatchford and Brenda Taggart | Institute of Education, University of London, University of Oxford, Birkbeck, University of...
Read MoreChild weight data fact sheet
Public Health England Obesity among 2–10 year olds rose from 10% in 1995 to around 13% in 2010-2012 according to Health Survey for England (HSE) figures. According to the HSE, in 2012, obesity prevalence among 11–15 year olds...
Read MoreWhy Hopscotch Matters
movingsmartblog | Gill Connell Hopscotch was one of my favorite games as a child and it still is today. In fact, Hopscotch proves one of my pet theories that (in most cases) what’s fun for kids is good for kids. ...
Read MoreIs the lack of physical activity strategy for children complicit mass child neglect?
British Journal of Sport Medicine Child activity paradoxes A rapidly burgeoning evidence base demonstrates a link between academic performance and physical fitness (closely linked to physical activity) for children of all ages...
Read MoreLearning to Swim on Dry Land!
movingsmart blog | GILL CONNELL | CHERYL MCCARTHY AN INTRODUCTION TO WATER No matter the age, comfort and confidence in the water is a mandatory first step in achieving safety, relaxation, proficiency, and enjoyment in...
Read MoreWhat Cardboard Boxes Can Teach Kids
Moving Smart | http://movingsmartblog.blogspot.co.uk Like red rubber balls and teddy bears, broccoli refusals, skipping rope, sticky fingers, boo boo kisses, bath time pouts, and nighty night tuck ins, I think cardboard...
Read MorePhysical Activity and Play for Toddlers
Infant & Toddler Forum | Physical Activity and Play for Toddlers Three hours of physical activity each day are recommended Children of all ages should be active – it is vital for their physical and mental health and...
Read MorePhysical Literacy Measurement – The Missing Piece
Mark Tremblay and Meghann Lloyd Background Physical literacy, as a concept, is the “new kid on the block” and provides a fresh springboard from which a renewed emphasis on physical education can emerge. Many diverse...
Read MoreHoliday Childcare Survey 2014
Our annual holiday childcare survey monitors cost and availability of childcare during school holidays across Britain.
Read MoreThe Institute for Early Years
ABOUT US | The Institute for Early Years Our Motivation The authentic integration of early childhood services makes a resounding difference to outcomes for children and ensures that services are uniquely placed to support...
Read MoreThe relationship of motor development to cognitive and affective development in the process of learning
Glen Russel | May 2014 This essay has been written at a time when underlying tensions between the British private, voluntary independent (PVI) and state early years sectors has surfaced. Fuelled by a media campaign, led by state...
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