Early Years - EdCentral

Public spending on the early years in Wales
Elections 2026: What historic results could mean for the early years sector in England, Scotland and Wales
Princess of Wales’ early childhood research centre launches guidance on social and emotional development
The Princess of Wales visits the University of East London as education leaders commit to embedding Foundations for Life
Two-year research project sparks call to focus funded childcare offer on need over parental employment
New campaign to educate parents of young children about water safety
Pre-election calls grow for childcare funding rates review in devolved nations
Kate meets youngsters taking part in early years research ahead of royal tour
Universities across the UK pledge to embed social and emotional development in early years training
The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood launches Foundations for Life
DfE publishes safe sleep guidance ahead of EYFS framework updates
Building strong foundations for life: Results from the 2025 Early Learning and Child Well-being Study
Workforce quality and early childhood development at scale
One in 10 babies now ‘regularly’ fall asleep with a screen, finds research
Wales: Affordable childcare vital for workforce participation, MLAs told
Risk of NEET identification could start in the early years, think tank suggests
Charity launches advice for nurseries on baby brain development to tackle rising numbers of children not ready for school
Ambition Institute to support early years stronger practice hubs
Early childcare attendance and cognitive skills in adolescence
Children in Need commits to new early years strategy

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