The Nutbrown review of early education and childcare qualifications
We take a look at and highlight the key points of Professor Cathy Nutbrown’s interim report on her review of early education and childcare qualifications and career pathways.
Shortage in Primary School places
“There are plenty of potential education policy time bombs primed to go off during 2012” We consider; Just how big is the problem? What is being done about it? What will it mean for parents, children and schools?
Smoothing the way from EYFS to Key Stage 1
How do you achieve continuity in learning for children as they progress from home and pre-school through Reception into Years 1 and 2? Our thoughts on smoothing the way from EYFS to Key Stage 1, drawing on three substantial reviews of early years and primary education in England.
New phonics test for 6 yr olds in English primary schools
We consider the new ‘reading test’ that is being introduced into our Primary schools in June of this year. The test focuses solely on testing children’s phonic knowledge…