A new early years framework for Scotland unveiled this week puts a focus on the first three years of a child's life. The Early Years Framework, launched by the Scottish Government and the Convention ...

More details of the next steps towards the Early Years Framework in Scotland have been outlined by children's minister Adam Ingram. Task groups have been set up to develop their plans and produce ...

The UK government is putting money into early years education in England. A funding boost of £75 million is intended to increase the number of staff and places for children in nurseries. The pupil ...

Developing an individual’s potential – and a country’s human capital – depends on giving children the best possible start in life. The first five years of life are the fastest period of human growth ...

A major focus of this 10-year strategy is ensuring access to high quality early years and school age care. Budget 2025 saw a 24% increase in funding, with a total investment of €1.37 billion in this ...

As the early childhood sector continues to reflect on best practice in pedagogy, play and wellbeing, new guidance from the UK is reinforcing a long-held truth among educators: movement is not optional ...

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