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27 Apr 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - School to begin at 7 (27th April 2026)
The Scottish Green Party want children to begin school at 7 years old instead of the usual 4.5 years old that stands currently. They are keen to follow models that are observed in countries like...
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20 Apr 2026
Exam Revision Support this Summer
We have a great range of free and paid for resources to support your students' exam success this summer. This handy 2 page flyer can be shared with your students outlining what is available. The...
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20 Apr 2026
ECD Weekly Quiz | 20th April 2026
Welcome to this week's Early Child Development news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.
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20 Apr 2026
Lead Exposure in Fast Fashion | (20 April 2026)
A recent study has found unnervingly high levels of lead in some fast fashion clothes. Shein and Temu have been reported to have exceeded the ‘safe’ lead limit in their clothes although research...
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15 Apr 2026
Exam Skills Books for AAQ BTEC National Early Childhood Development now available!
Give your students the edge in their exams with our new Exam Skills Books for AAQ BTEC National Early Childhood Development! These student workbooks for Unit 1 Children's Development and Unit 2...
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13 Apr 2026
ECD Weekly Quiz | 13th April 2026
Welcome to this week's Early Child Development news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.
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13 Apr 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - Minimum Wage (13th April 2026)
It is widely recognised that individuals working in childcare and early years settings are often underpaid. A recent article examining this issue found that approximately one in seven childcare...
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23 Mar 2026
ECD Weekly Quiz | 23rd March 2026
Welcome to this week's Early Child Development news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.
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23 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - AI Toys (23rd March 2026)
Recent research is weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of children interacting with artificial intelligence One of the first ever studies has been conducted on children to see how under 5...
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16 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - Funded Childcare Hours (16th March 2026)
Funded childcare hours were supposed to encourage parents to return to work but research has shown that this has not been the outcome
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16 Mar 2026
ECD Weekly Quiz | 16th March 2026
Welcome to this week's Early Child Development news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.
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9 Mar 2026
In The New Teaching Activity - Post SEND (9th March 2026)
Kellie Bright’s campaign to support SEND children
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9 Mar 2026
ECD Weekly Quiz | 9th March 2026
Welcome to this week's Early Child Development news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.
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2 Mar 2026
ECD Weekly Quiz | 2nd March 2026
Welcome to this week's Early Child Development news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.
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2 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - SEND Funding (02 Mar 2026)
A new system has been proposed to reform the way SEND systems function in schools
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23 Feb 2026
ECD Weekly Quiz | 23 February 2026
Welcome to this week's Early Child Development news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.
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23 Feb 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - ADHD (23 Feb 2026)
A meta-analysis of the treatments that work for children and adults with ADHD A meta-analysis of over 200 studies on ADHD has given some better insight into this disorder. There is a lot about ADHD...
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16 Feb 2026
ECD Weekly Quiz | 16 February 2026
Welcome to this week's first Early Child Development news quiz! Each week during term time we'll be asking a series of questions relating to news stories from the previous seven days.
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12 Feb 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - Newborn Cognition (16 Feb 2026)
8-week-old babies make sense of the world much earlier than was initially believed Scientists used to think that babies as young as two months old were unable to organise objects into distinct...
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9 Feb 2026
In the News Teaching Activity - Under 5s Screen Time (09 Feb 2026)
Parents of under-fives to be offered screen time guidance The UK government has launched a call for evidence to develop the nation's first official guidance specifically focused on screen use for...
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