News
For a full range of news stories from 2009 onwards please search these pages, if you are looking for a specific story or topic then please use the search box to type what you are looking for.
For archived news dating back to 2001/2 then please visit our news archive.
Please note that articles reported on the TTYB website are there to provide information on early years communication from a variety of sources. Whilst we do our best to ensure that these are of good authority and kept updated please be aware that these are purely for informative purposes rather than acting as a voice of authority on the subject.
Families news stories:
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27Jun2009The role of environment in child development is crucial
Oliver James writes that the environment in which babies are cared for has a greater influence on child temperament than their genetic disposition.
Posted by Edward Mather
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19Jun2009Ofsted report highlights the significance of reading for pleasure
The Guardian reports that schools have been ordered to overhaul their English teaching after a three-year study by Ofsted, published today, finding 30% of lessons are not good enough and little attempt is made to encourage teenagers to read for pleasure.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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17Jun2009One in ten young people in England out of work and not in school
The BBC reports that at the end of 2007, 9.7% of 16 - 18-year-olds were considered to be not in education or employment or training, or "Neets", but by the end of 2008, this had risen to 10.3%.
Posted by Charlotte Foster
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09Jun2009New children’s laureate sworn in
Anthony Browne, the surreal illustrator of the adored Gorilla and Willy the Wimp, has been selected as the sixth children's laureate.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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05Jun2009The superpowers of comic books and literacy
Experts believe that writing about comic book heroes can dramatically improve young people's writing skills, reports The Times Educational Supplement Cymru (TES).
Posted by Charlotte Foster
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01May2009Where have all the health visitors gone?
Mother & Baby reports on the repercussions of dwindling health visits to new mums.
Posted by Edward Mather
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03Apr2009Don't blame teachers when it's parents who are failing
Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, defends teachers and their part in students' lives, The Observer reports.
Posted by Edward Mather
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02Apr2009Primary School Achievement and Attainment Tables 2009 released
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has published the Primary School Achievement and Attainment Tables.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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01Apr2009Proposals offer more choice and help parents share care
Family and Parenting Institute reports on the new proposals from the Equality and Human Rights Commissions (EHRC), outlined in the Working Better report. These proposals will help parents share the caring responsibilities of their children more equally.
Posted by Edward Mather
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26Mar2009Fitting it all together - how families arrange their childcare and the influence on children's home learning
This study from the DCSF investigates who looks after children of various ages and the impact this has on their home learning environment.
Posted by Edward Mather
