News from the Sector

Birth to 19's Senior Leadership Team share their thoughts and ambitions for the Government's Plan for Change. They are hopeful to see the early years sector improve from the missions put forward in the document.

Rebecca Oberg, Director: Institute for the Early Years comments on the crucial period for action in the first 1000 days of a child's life.

Rebecca Oberg, Director: Institute for the Early Years comments on the importance of Early Years and the Governments call to action.

Rebecca Oberg, Director: Institute for the Early Years comments on the importance of Early Years and the Governments call to action.

The NSPCC launch their Kindness Challenge to encourage anti bullying culture in schools and settings.

Centre for Young Lives have published their ninth report in the twelve report series in 2024 providing guidance to support the new government in improving the early years system for children. The report presents a new evidence-based plans to tackle the lack of affordable early years and childcare amid concerns at the high number of children starting school not ‘school ready'.

Christian Bunting comments on the detrimental impact that COVID-19 continues to have on child development levels across Bradford, and how 50 Things to Do is perfectly positioned to have a positive impact on the life chances of young children.

Christian Bunting comments on the detrimental impact that COVID-19 continues to have on child development levels across Bradford, and how 50 Things to Do is perfectly positioned to have a positive impact on the life chances of young children.

50 Things' Rebecca Oberg discusses the new Children’s Laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

Big Change have released their latest Impact Report, which features a mention of our Initiative 50 Things to Do.