Good news at last for early years support | Letter

Dr Catherine Davies celebrates government funding for nurseries in England’s schoolsIt was a rare sunny week for the early education sector (Editorial, 7 April). The first wave of 300 new school-based nurseries was announced – with the majority in this phase in cold spots, supporting the communities that need it most. A quick scan of the distribution had me smiling over my cornflakes in recognition of policy, practice and provision coming together in my own north Leeds neighbourhood, offering an average of 20 places per site.Joy also that the Guardian is reporting on the expansion’s benefits, not just for helping parents to work but, crucially, for supporting children’s development. A raft of research shows that high-quality, group-based care outside the home can improve children’s physical, cognitive, communication and socio-emotional skills. Our research during Covid showed that children attending nursery grew stronger vocabularies as the country went in and out of lockdowns. This effect was especially strong in children living with disadvantage. Continue reading...

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