NEWS

IN BRIEF

Short news updates from the early years sector and beyond.

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SENSORY-SAFE PLAY

A world-first pop-up sensory play pen to help create a calm space has been developed with a fully-immersive play space, themed audio books and eBooks


SMARTPHONE WOES

According to evidence from ID Crypt Global, 17% of 3-4-year-olds own a smartphone, while 49% of 3-17-year-olds use smartphones to play online games


COMBATTING COST-OF-LIVING

A study by the Education Anti-Poverty Coalition has found that 79% of school staff in England are being diverted from allocated roles to combat child poverty