Interesting links, articles, news and blog posts sent out to members on 15\/09\/23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12 September 2023, Katy Morton. A new report highlights the need for digital support for parents and families, and the importance of developing a \u2018cohesive and aligned learning community that surrounds a child\u2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Link: https:\/\/www.nurseryworld.co.uk\/news\/article\/urgent-government-action-needed-to-make-early-years-education-fit-for-the-21st-century-report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 September 2023. Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Link: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/a-strong-foundation-in-the-early-years-is-crucial-to-childrens-success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7 September 2023, Ruth Clegg, Harriet Agerholm and Alison Benjamin. Dozens of young autistic people have died after serious failings in their care despite repeated warnings from coroners, BBC News has found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Link: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-66731265<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 September 2023, Katy Morton. Despite DfE claims that childcare settings will now receive a \u2018boost\u2019 in funding rates (as of last week – 1 September), many providers say they are to receive \u00a35 or less per hour for three and four-year-old places:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Link: https:\/\/www.nurseryworld.co.uk\/news\/article\/many-providers-to-receive-5ph-or-less-for-three-and-four-year-old-places-despite-dfe-funding-boost<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 September 2023, Martyn Landi. NSPCC says VR is being used to not only interact with children, but also to simulate acts of abuse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Link: https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/sex-offenders-virtual-reality-abuse-children-b2404874.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 September 2023. Doctor MP quits post as Shadow Cabinet Minister for Mental Health citing Starmer\u2019s decision to discontinue mental health portfolio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Link: https:\/\/skwawkbox.org\/2023\/09\/04\/breaking-allin-khan-resigns-over-starmers-contempt-for-mental-health\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 September 2023, Ed Thomas. Dozens of children have been forced into contact with fathers accused of abuse, a study has found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Link: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-66531409<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 September 2023, Chaminda Jayanetti. Analysis shows that number of cases upheld has soared by 60%, with some children left without a school placement for over a year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Link: https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/2023\/sep\/03\/special-educational-needs-provision-crisis-england-record-complaints<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 September 2023, Gaby Hinsliff. For many, lockdown was a relief. Some never went back at all. As a new academic year begins, more children than ever are worried about returning. What\u2019s being done to get them into the classroom \u2013 and is that always the best idea?:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Link: https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/2023\/sep\/02\/children-are-holding-a-mirror-up-to-us-why-are-britains-kids-refusing-to-go-to-school<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 September 2023, Denis Campbell. Education authorities across England and Wales shown to use meat that has been treated with either nitrites or nitrates:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPress release: A strong foundation in the early years is crucial to children\u2019s success \u2013 Ofsted<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
News: Young autistic people still dying despite coroner warnings over care \u2013 BBC News Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Article: Many providers to receive \u00a35 or less per hour for funded places \u2013 Nursery World<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
News: Sex offenders are using virtual reality to \u2018groom and abuse children\u2019 \u2013 The Independent Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
News: Allin-Khan resigns over Starmer\u2019s contempt for mental health \u2013 Skwawkbox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
News: Family courts: Mothers dying after ‘abusers’ claim access to children \u2013 BBC News Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
News: England\u2019s special educational needs crisis \u2018out of control\u2019 amid record complaints \u2013 The Observer in the Guardian Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Comment: \u2018Children are holding a mirror up to us\u2019: why are Britain\u2019s kids refusing to go to school? \u2013 Guardian Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
News: Thousands of schools serving meals that could contain cancer-causing chemicals \u2013 Guardian Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n