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The benefit of attending Playgroup! Some of the latest AEDC research highlighting the benefits of attending playgroup with reduced levels of vulnerabilities observed in Prep! ⭐️
So pleased to share this research from the University of South Australia. It was led by Dr Sally Brinkman into the impact of playgroup on children’s learning and development outcomes, as captured by the Australian Early Development Census. It’s hard for me to choose from my favourite stats! Children who attend playgroup are 47% more likely to start school developmentally on track…that’s one of them. Playgroup attendance almost halves the risk of developmental vulnerability…that’s right up there too. There’s some great insights for Playgroup Australia members and importantly for government as it considers how to design policy settings which tip the odds in favour of children in their critical early years. #earlyyears #earlychildhood #playgroup
Playgroup children more likely to start school on track
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🧐 Curious about Free Kinder vs. Kinder Funding in Victoria? 🎓 Read our latest article to find out the differences between these often confused initiatives. 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wDU1t #EarlyChildhoodEducation #KinderPrograms #ExplorersEarlyLearning
Free Kinder and Kinder Funding: What’s the Difference? - Explorers Early Learning
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So pleased to share this research from the University of South Australia. It was led by Dr Sally Brinkman into the impact of playgroup on children’s learning and development outcomes, as captured by the Australian Early Development Census. It’s hard for me to choose from my favourite stats! Children who attend playgroup are 47% more likely to start school developmentally on track…that’s one of them. Playgroup attendance almost halves the risk of developmental vulnerability…that’s right up there too. There’s some great insights for Playgroup Australia members and importantly for government as it considers how to design policy settings which tip the odds in favour of children in their critical early years. #earlyyears #earlychildhood #playgroup
Playgroup children more likely to start school on track
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An announcement from the government points to the creation of seven new special free schools. Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can often face significant disadvantages in their education and daily lives. These challenges are rooted in a range of diverse conditions. These include learning disabilities, sensory impairments, or developmental disorders. Access to tailored educational support can often be problematic. This can result in social isolation. And limited opportunities for inclusion can negatively affect their academic progress and emotional well-being. Tackling these disparities calls for targeted interventions, and adaptable learning environments, together with a broader societal understanding. Getting this right is important to ensure every child, regardless of their abilities, can reach their full potential. There are many foster parents supporting children with SEND. This is extremely valuable and rewarding work: more foster parents are needed. Call 0330 311 2845 or email foster@rainbowfostering.co.uk to start your fostering career. #foster #fosterparents #fosterparentsneeded #SEND #education https://lnkd.in/e2bJCVfH
More support for children with special educational needs
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Investing in upstream preventive work for disadvantaged children could result in significant gains in intergenerational social mobility. Providing holistic support has led to improvements in both child and parental outcomes. These were some of the key insights that our programme partners shared at the ‘In The Making’ Early Childhood Development Conference, drawing from a decade of work in the Circle of Care programme. Circle of Care was designed as a preventive, preschool-based model that supports children from disadvantaged families, with strong inter-disciplinary partnerships amongst social workers, educators and healthcare professionals. Since 2018, Quantedge Foundation has supported the expansion of the model to 22 preschools and 6 primary schools. https://lnkd.in/gp2TVKFt #TheEarlyYears #TransformingLives #EmpoweringCommunities #CatalysingChange
Investing in disadvantaged young children could pay off sevenfold in the future: Study
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How Do Kids See Other Kids with Special Needs? We believe in a world where all children feel loved and included. Children are naturally curious. Sometimes, they might not understand why another child looks or acts differently. This can make them avoid playing with these special children. At Ilera'a Mi, we think that's where education comes in! By teaching children about different developmental abilities, we can: . Build empathy and understanding: Help kids see past differences and make friends. . Reduce hurtful behaviours: Show them how to be kind and include everyone in play. . Create a safer world for everyone: A world where children with special needs feel accepted. ----------------------------------------------- How can we make a difference? Open Conversations: Talk to your children about disabilities and celebrate diversity. Inclusive Activities: Choose games and toys that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of ability. By teaching kids about being kind and understanding, but it starts with you, parents, teachers and guardians! Join us in spreading awareness and promoting health education for all children! @ilearami@gmail.com Share in the #comment how you handled your child's/wards' experience with special needs kids. UNICEF Save the Children International #inclusion #childdevelopment #specialneeds #disabilityawareness #childhood #earlychildhoodeducation
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What are we going to do to make our children’s lives better other than just blame educators? NV again ranked 47th in the US in children’s well- being. Most people interpret that as just our education ranking, but it shows how much work we have to do in areas like children’s economic, health and family/community well-being. It’s all interconnected. # children #families # community # responsibility #ifitistobe
By the Numbers: Nevada again near bottom for children’s well-being - The Nevada Independent
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Strategy and planning for our organisation specialising in residential children’s services and therapeutic care | Board Member The Children's Homes Association
The Children’s Commissioner for England unveils a concerning reality: vulnerable children in care are missing vital educational opportunities. Fresh research reveals that some are not enrolled, some are in unregulated settings, and some are absent without authorization. A transformative approach is needed to ensure these children receive their rightful education and support, breaking cycles of invisibility. https://lnkd.in/emUjWtDe #childrenincare #education #vulnerableyouth #childrencare #childrenswellbeing #learningresults #childrensmentalhealth #childrensservices #socialcare #socialcarejobs #socialcarerecruitment #children #wellness #wellbeing #childrensmentalhealthmatters #society
‘Invisible’ children in care are missing school every day, unique new data shows | Children's Commissioner for England
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We must urgently tackle the global early years crisis. "More than half of the world’s children – 350 million – do not have access to the childcare they need and about half of pre-primary aged children are not enrolled in any form of early education. " When children do not have access to education in their early years, they are deprived of the critical skills they need to grow, learn, and, later in life, to be successful and reach their full potential. The ramifications are profound, not only for these children, but for society at large. Without intervention, we face a future of economic downtown and a population that is not equipped to deal with future crises. The education of children at an early age is critical for a productive and equitable society. Please continue to support organizations like Brighter Children, which fight for a world in which every child has access to quality education. https://lnkd.in/g8pGsW33
Over 100 organisations rally to drive early childhood change
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MAT SEND Lead at ATT | SEND Consultant offering: Strategic specialist support for organisations and individuals | SEND law advocate| Tech She Can steering group member | SENDCO | IPSEA SEND law level 3
👇🏻 This is a systemic failure: ⭕️Health visitor cuts ⭕️Lack of early years support for families ⭕️Teacher and TA recruitment crisis ⭕️Teacher and TA retention crisis ⭕️Lack of access to specialist SALT ⭕️Post code lottery of quality of provision and expertise in schools ⭕️underfunding of school places ⭕️underfunding of SEND ⭕️Lack of specialist placements Our children deserve better right from the start so that these avoidable exclusions do not occur. BUT, this means we need to focus on the support that’s missing right from the beginning, not just when children start school. #SEND #earlyyears #inclusion
Thousands of Covid generation under-fives excluded from schools in England
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