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Former early years teacher - now writing news articles for #TwinklDigest.
What is life like around this tiny village school in Lapland? Find out more here⏬ ❄️❄️❄️
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lwtck
December 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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
December 15, 2025 at 2:33 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
December 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
90% of reception teachers want the Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) abolished entirely, according to a new survey by @neunion.bsky.social
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fra3v
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 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
December 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Educators share thoughts on supporting children in today's rapidly changing digital landscape.
December 10, 2025 at 1:51 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
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The DfE announces SEND support for all Best Start Family Hubs. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hh4bp
December 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
What did the latest results of the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) tell us?
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s8202
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
QE Insights explores the rise in the number of childminders joining through childminder agencies.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mt1r6
December 2, 2025 at 1:44 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
November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Physical literacy expert Natalie Weir discusses why we need to rethink our approach towards physical activity.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15ez0b
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 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
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 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
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 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
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Responding to the Curriculum Assessment Review final report publication, Bridget Phillipson tells MPs: ‘Our work starts in the early years’.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zm8mc
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November 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The new Curriculum Assessment Review report emphasises the importance of oracy for all pupils.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/aa7ho
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The DfE's £1000 incentive to attract new early years staff was unsuccessful.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/l1gty
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 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
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Focus on children's early years to improve school attainment and future life outcomes expert tells conference.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lvwrk
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Research warns that nearly 300,000 early years children will miss out on free meals in 2026.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1g4hwa
October 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Physical Literacy expert explains why going big before you go small is crucial to the strengthening fine motor skills needed for early handwriting and much more.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fhcij
October 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM