Children’s Commissioner – Best beginnings in the early years
A proposal for a new early years guarantee to give all children in England the best start in life.
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British families in lockdown
Some interesting insights here that may provide useful material to support future practice.
Read MoreSave the Children – Save our education
An important and timely report that discusses the impact of Covid 19 on the education, health, wellbeing and welfare of children worldwide.
Read MorePhysical Literacy Handbook for early childhood educators
This resource is clearly structured, easy to access and effectively balances underpinning knowledge with practical application.
Read MoreSedentary behaviour recommendations for early childhood
Early childhood (defined as 0-5 years) has been identified as a critical time in the development of sedentary behaviours as data shows that these behaviours track strongly into childhood and adolescence.
Read MoreThe all-party Parliamentary Group on a fit and healthy childhood
This is a pertinent and timely report that provides some invaluable information to support practice during these challenging times.
Read MoreReasons to be Outside
Another inspired resource from Jan White and Liz Edwards that emphasises the physiological benefits to children that being outside brings. Clearly written and including lovely pictures , this is a must-read for post-lockdown life.
Read MoreNew films from the JABADAO organisation
For further information please see www.jabadao.org
Read MoreNurturing healthy minds together
This recent report, published by the National Children’s Bureau explores how services and parents can work in partnership to support the social and emotional development of under fives.’
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6th Keep calm, keep moving newsletter !
We hope you have enjoyed the series and that they gave you some ideas for fun activities during...
Read MoreVolunteers wanted to pilot PD course
Public Health England (PHE) in partnership with The Open University is calling on the early years workforce to engage in the first presentation of its new online physical development (PD) course that can be joined from Monday 27th July.
Read MoreThe KidsRights index report 2020
Some interesting and timely material here. The consequences for children of lockdown and living through a pandemic are clearly stated.
Read MorePlay in the pandemic rapid review
An interesting and timely ‘rapid review’ by the PEDAL research centre in Cambridge on the impact of quarantine and restricted environments on children’s play and health outcomes.
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5th Keep calm, keep moving newsletter !
We hope you enjoyed the sock activities we suggested in our previous newsletter – two young girls...
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4th Keep calm, keep moving newsletter !
This is our fourth ‘keep calm- keep moving’ newsletter and we hope you are managing to do both –...
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