Children who started reception in Covid lockdowns struggle with self-control and concentration, according to research.

Children starting reception during Covid lockdown developed self-regulation skills slower, as per University of East Anglia study.

The pandemic has held back the learning of the youngest schoolchildren. A recent report has found that children in year one in the 2020-2021 academic year – those who had missed significant periods of ...

New research reveals that Covid lockdowns set children's development back by years. The study shows how the pandemic hampered children’s ability to regulate their behaviour, stay focused and adapt to ...

FREE online courses are helping parents in Essex prepare their children for the start of school. The 'Getting Ready for Reception' sessions, launched by ACL Essex, offer practical advice and support ...

Covid lockdowns slowed the growth of focus and self-control skills in young children, especially those who started school ...

In my previous posts, we explored why summer feels so boring for kids and why traditional activity lists often make the problem worse. Today, I want to dive deeper into what child-led learning ...