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Kerry Mills, a teaching assistant at Hitchin Girls School, has had her dedicated service recognised with a national award.

The DfE has made available an extra 2,000 free places on the accredited level 3 early years special educational needs training programme to increase the number of SENCos in England.

A further 2,000 early years staff are set to benefit from a government expansion of training for special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs).

Ensuring that outdoors learning and play experiences are available to all children regardless of need and ability is a priority at some early years settings. By Karen Hart

Charities and sector organisations have responded to the publication of the Government’s SEND improvement plan. We look at what the plan says, and whether those on the frontline in supporting children and families think it measures up.

The Best Practice Network has been awarded a contract by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a new SENCo qualification from September.

Kids Planet, the UK's third largest nursery group, has joined forces with the Best Practice Network to launch a new graduate training scheme.

What are the best training options for those wishing to enter the early years sector, and for existing staff who wish to progress their careers? Charlotte Goddard reports

Lawton, who is managing director of Our Monkey Club, was one of a number of people in the sector working on the Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship standard, which was approved for delivery in August 2021. The trailblazer group is now working on the Level 6 apprenticeship standard

Lawton was one of a number of people in the sector working on the Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship standard, which was approved for delivery in August 2021. The trailblazer group is now working on the Level 6 apprenticeship standard