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Since the early 20th century, children's letters to Santa have gradually changed. Professor Ceri Houlbrook has conducted research into this and discusses some of her findings with QE Insights.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Since the early 20th century, children's letters to Santa have gradually changed. Professor Ceri Houlbrook has conducted research into this and discusses some of her findings with QE Insights.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ntdlm
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ntdlm
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NEW TODAY: The DfE has announced record investment for the early years sector, and confirmed an increase to the hourly funding rate for providers.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW TODAY: The DfE has announced record investment for the early years sector, and confirmed an increase to the hourly funding rate for providers.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bqsh3
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bqsh3
NEW TODAY: The DfE has announced record investment for the early years sector, and confirmed an increase to the hourly funding rate for providers.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bqsh3
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bqsh3
December 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW TODAY: The DfE has announced record investment for the early years sector, and confirmed an increase to the hourly funding rate for providers.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bqsh3
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bqsh3
Since the early 20th century, children's letters to Santa have gradually changed. Professor Ceri Houlbrook has conducted research into this and discusses some of her findings with QE Insights.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ntdlm
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ntdlm
December 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Since the early 20th century, children's letters to Santa have gradually changed. Professor Ceri Houlbrook has conducted research into this and discusses some of her findings with QE Insights.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ntdlm
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ntdlm
90% of reception teachers want the Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) abolished entirely, according to a new survey by @neunion.bsky.social
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December 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
90% of reception teachers want the Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) abolished entirely, according to a new survey by @neunion.bsky.social
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In this reshare, the CEO of the DfE-funded AI tool TeachScribe discusses AI in early years education. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xlauq
#AIinEducation #AIEd #EarlyYears
#AIinEducation #AIEd #EarlyYears
December 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In this reshare, the CEO of the DfE-funded AI tool TeachScribe discusses AI in early years education. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xlauq
#AIinEducation #AIEd #EarlyYears
#AIinEducation #AIEd #EarlyYears
In this reshare, the CEO of the DfE-funded AI tool TeachScribe discusses AI in early years education. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xlauq
#AIinEducation #AIEd #EarlyYears
#AIinEducation #AIEd #EarlyYears
December 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In this reshare, the CEO of the DfE-funded AI tool TeachScribe discusses AI in early years education. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xlauq
#AIinEducation #AIEd #EarlyYears
#AIinEducation #AIEd #EarlyYears
Educators share thoughts on supporting children in today's rapidly changing digital landscape.
December 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Educators share thoughts on supporting children in today's rapidly changing digital landscape.
Early years leaders at the latest Education Committee meeting on the inquiry into early years have discussed issues affecting the workforce.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Early years leaders at the latest Education Committee meeting on the inquiry into early years have discussed issues affecting the workforce.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19aezk
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19aezk
The DfE announces SEND support for all Best Start Family Hubs. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hh4bp
December 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The DfE announces SEND support for all Best Start Family Hubs. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hh4bp
What did the latest results of the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) tell us?
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December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What did the latest results of the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) tell us?
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s8202
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s8202
QE Insights explores the rise in the number of childminders joining through childminder agencies.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
QE Insights explores the rise in the number of childminders joining through childminder agencies.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mt1r6
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mt1r6
Little mention of support for the early years sector, aside from a review of the early years system in today's Budget.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Little mention of support for the early years sector, aside from a review of the early years system in today's Budget.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vhhfe
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vhhfe
Physical literacy expert Natalie Weir discusses why we need to rethink our approach towards physical activity.
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www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15ez0b
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Physical literacy expert Natalie Weir discusses why we need to rethink our approach towards physical activity.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15ez0b
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15ez0b
Find out why there's a push to get children eating more beans. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11u827
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Find out why there's a push to get children eating more beans. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11u827
A poll by @NEUnion highlights that nearly 90% of educators think pupils are being held back by poverty.
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A poll by @NEUnion highlights that nearly 90% of educators think pupils are being held back by poverty.
QE insights spoke to Sharon Berry, founder of Storybook Dads, about the power of children's books to help reconnect children with imprisoned parents.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
QE insights spoke to Sharon Berry, founder of Storybook Dads, about the power of children's books to help reconnect children with imprisoned parents.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/chkih
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/chkih
To mark World Prematurity Day, QE Insights speaks to the founder of The Smallest Things, a premature baby charity, highlighting the role of early years settings in supporting children born prematurely.
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www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pkrkf
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
To mark World Prematurity Day, QE Insights speaks to the founder of The Smallest Things, a premature baby charity, highlighting the role of early years settings in supporting children born prematurely.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pkrkf
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pkrkf
Experts discuss issues impacting school readiness during the first session of new inquiry: Early Years: Improving support for children and families.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xrz67
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xrz67
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Experts discuss issues impacting school readiness during the first session of new inquiry: Early Years: Improving support for children and families.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xrz67
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xrz67
Merete Villsen, a qualified pedagogue and manager of the Early Childcare Department in Aalborg Municipality, shares her insights on early childhood education in Denmark.
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www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vv1b9
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Merete Villsen, a qualified pedagogue and manager of the Early Childcare Department in Aalborg Municipality, shares her insights on early childhood education in Denmark.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vv1b9
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vv1b9
Responding to the Curriculum Assessment Review final report publication, Bridget Phillipson tells MPs: ‘Our work starts in the early years’.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Responding to the Curriculum Assessment Review final report publication, Bridget Phillipson tells MPs: ‘Our work starts in the early years’.
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…more
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The new Curriculum Assessment Review report emphasises the importance of oracy for all pupils.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The new Curriculum Assessment Review report emphasises the importance of oracy for all pupils.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/aa7ho
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/aa7ho
The DfE's £1000 incentive to attract new early years staff was unsuccessful.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The DfE's £1000 incentive to attract new early years staff was unsuccessful.
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www.twinkl.co.uk/l/l1gty
Early Years Alliance CEO Leitch urges the government to ‘invest what is needed’, to ensure providers can fully deliver places families have been promised.
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www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jxrtr
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Early Years Alliance CEO Leitch urges the government to ‘invest what is needed’, to ensure providers can fully deliver places families have been promised.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jxrtr
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jxrtr
Focus on children's early years to improve school attainment and future life outcomes expert tells conference.
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www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lvwrk
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Focus on children's early years to improve school attainment and future life outcomes expert tells conference.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lvwrk
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lvwrk