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News 9 April

Research shows that children living near Sure Start centres gained higher GCSE grades

Policy & Politics

According to the DfE, over 150,000 two-year-olds have secured a funded place under the expanded offer, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 5 April

More than 150,000 two-year-olds taking up funded places - surpassing Government target

Funding

The education secretary has said that 40,000 extra staff are needed to deliver the full expansion of the 30 hours, PHOTO: GOV.UK

News 4 April

Government admits an extra 40,000 staff are needed for 30 hours expansion

Policy & Politics

'This latest proposal is likely to further heighten tensions between Edinburgh City Council and private operators'.

Features 26 March

Scotland: New funding proposal set to disadvantage PVI providers

Management

New research by Pregnant The Screwed suggests parents will continue to struggle to pay for childcare despite the expanded entitlement coming in from next month, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 25 March

Estimate that the expanded offer will save families up to £6,500 is a 'far cry' from the truth

Families

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivering the Spring Budget in the House of Commons on 6 March 2024, PHOTO: Screenshot BBC

News 6 March

Budget 2024: Chancellor confirms 'guaranteed' rates for 'landmark' childcare expansion

Policy & Politics

Early years providers will receive an extra £500m over the next two years to keep up with wage rises PHOTO Adobe Stock

News 6 March

Budget 2024: Early years sector cautiously welcomes Chancellor's plans for funding rates to rise in line with costs

Policy & Politics

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt dismissed Labour's claims and said that the Government is 'on track' with the expansion of childcare PHOTO Adobe Stock

News 4 March

Labour says Chancellor's plans to expand childcare are 'in absolute tatters'

Policy & Politics

A new coalition has been formed to urge the Government to reform family learning, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 1 March

Call to give more importance to family learning

Families

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News 1 March

How 'A Better Start' areas support families and babies against backdrop of shortages to midwives and health visitors

Families

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News 27 February

LONG READ: Sector is split over decision to provide funded twos places

Analysis

The latest survey by Pregnant Then Screwed revealed many parents will save little to no money under the expanded offer, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 22 February

Parents unlikely to benefit much financially under expanded offer

Policy & Politics

The Early Years Alliance's survey highlights challenges with the delivery of the expanded offer

News 22 February

Concerns the expanded offer isn't 'workable in practice' due to limited space and providers capping places

Funding

Labour says that the average cost of a part-time childcare place has risen by more than 80 per cent since 2010 PHOTO Adobe Stock

News 20 February

Labour accuses Government of 'failing families' over soaring childcare costs

Funding

Smart money app Plum has written an open letter to Government campaigning for better early years support for parents, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 14 February

Open letter demands Government give parents a 'better deal' with early years provision

Families

Delegates taking part in the Nursery World Business Summit on 4 February 2024 PHOTO Colin Miller

News 12 February

LONG READ: Nursery World Business Summit – Concern children with SEND and poorer families could miss out on expanded hours

Policy & Politics

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