NEWS
IN BRIEF
Short news updates from the early years sector and beyond.
COVID INQUIRY
The public inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 in the UK, led by Baroness Hallett, will now also consider the impact of the pandemic on children’s education, health and wellbeing.
U-TURN ON JUNK ADS
The government has reportedly dropped plans to ban two-for-one deals on junk food until 2023 in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
NATIONAL MUSIC SERVICE
Every child aged between three- and 16-years-old in Wales will be offered a free musical instrument as part of a new National Music Service in the country.