NEWS

Short news updates from the early years sector and beyond.

Covid catch-up booster saw four- and five-year-olds’ speech and language improve by up to four months, though many school children are still behind

The Royal Life Saving Society has launched its new Water Smart Schools Accreditation, aiming to help schools teach children water safety

Sir Martyn Oliver has been announced as the new Ofsted chief inspector, due to take over in the new year