Perpetuating the undervaluation of caring roles
written by Claire Kenyon (senior) I was delighted to be invited to a lively debate at the London Metropolitan University last weekend. ...
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claire1525
- Sep 2
- 2 min
What do we mean by underfunded?
The early years sector is underfunded though this is often referred to as 'expensive'. We are not expensive and we need to challenge...
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claire1525
- Aug 19
- 2 min
Mini Rights on Ribbons
The tree pictured below came with us to our protest outside Downing Street on June 24th 2023. The ribbons were filled with statements...
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claire1525
- Aug 7
- 5 min
What now?
Since the high of our protest on June 24th, Claire and I have been battling with thoughts on what to do now. During that time the funding...
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claire1525
- Jun 24
- 10 min
Letter to Rishi Sunak
This letter will be formally delivered to No.10 Downing Street by the two Claire Kenyons behind Early Years Equality at 2pm this...
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claire1525
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Protest plan - how you can help
Plan of the day: - 1pm start, meet at gates of Downing Street. Wear something red/yellow/orange, bring your banners, ribbons and anything...
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claire1525
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Travelling to the protest
Unfortunately we were unable to facilitate organising coaches from parts of the country where travel to London is more difficult. We...
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claire1525
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Getting ready for the protest
Just over two weeks until we meet at Downing Street protesting at the way in which the government treats children under 5 and the Early...
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claire1525
- May 27
- 1 min
The protest is fast approaching!
There is now just under a month to go until our protest on June 24th. Details as follows: - Meet at the gates of Downing Street at 1pm....
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claire1525
- Apr 13
- 1 min
Is the English Early Years Sector Valued?
If you work in the English early years sector we need you to complete our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BV5GHHL We need to...
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claire1525
- Mar 20
- 5 min
Claire Kenyon from Early Years Equality Responds to the Budget Announcements
by Claire Kenyon, co-founder of Early Years Equality and Director of Rewild, the Children's Garden It's Saturday. My boys are watching...
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claire1525
- Mar 5
- 11 min
Early Years Equality Submits Evidence to Education Committee Inquiry
One of our founders, Claire Kenyon ( owner of The Children’s Garden Nurseries in Stamford and Norwich) has been working hard compiling...
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claire1525
- Feb 25
- 1 min
Change of Protest Date
The train strikes announced on 18th March meant that many of our supporters would be unable to attend. We wanted to organise coaches but...
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claire1525
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Rights on Ribbons
“Children talk, and they have always talked, though their words are rarely listened to and leave no trace. The words of children may at...
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- Feb 15
- 1 min
A question to our Government from Early Years Equality.
How can you say we are a civilised country and value equal rights, when as policy makers you are devaluing and creating inequality for...
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- Jan 13
- 4 min
Government responds to funding petition - EYE responds to their response!
On 20 December the government issued a response to the petition for increased funding for the early years (Here is the link if you have...
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- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
Government continue to mislead parents of so called 'free' #NOTchildcare
Today we see yet another example of the atrocious situation Early Years is facing due to the Government's misleading and poor...
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Early Years Equality
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
Business Rates Change goes under the Radar...
Sign the petition to remove Business Rates for ALL Early Years settings: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/628433?fbclid=IwAR1k36O...
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Early Years Equality
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
This Weeks' Update!
Ohhhh we've had a busy few weeks! But to round up, we have: Organised a January 2023 meeting with Joel from Pregnant Then Screwed to...
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Early Years Equality
- Nov 24, 2022
- 1 min
Government reported to Advertising Standards Authority over use of 'free' in ads & lit
After repeated calls to the Government to remove their use of the word 'free' from their literature and advertisements - grossly...
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