In response to the Early Years regulatory changes announcement, 27 October, Phil Anderson, Strategic Director of External Affairs at the National Children’s Bureau, said:
The Department of Education commissioned a Review of Childcare Services in Northern Ireland to inform the development of the Executive’s Early Learning and Childcare Strategy.
Today the government announced a new consultation proposing changes to the EYFS, whilst we welcome the focus on early years we are concerned that these changes do not come at the expense of quality education.
NCB and Edge Hill University are working together to provide a literacy training programme for students studying Early Years Education for the first time in the UK.
There is a clear consensus that system change is not only needed but also possible. The question is how do you make it happen? - NCB's Chair Alison O’Sullivan shares her thoughts on the future of Family Help and how the sector can create a successful working model.
DfE will be consulting the children’s sector on changing staff to child ratios for two-year-olds. What evidence do we have that this proposal will lead to better outcomes for our youngest children?
The Spending Review is a turning point. Instead of going back to how things were, this is our chance to look to the future – a future where every child feels safe, secure and supported. This is our chance to Build Back Childhood.
The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced academic partner to undertake an evaluation of the Making it REAL Lewisham Programme (2021-2024)
