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Fifteen local education authorities underspent the funding allocated from central government for early years places by more than £1m in 2021-22 PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Tens of millions of pounds in early years funding not reaching nurseries, survey reveals

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Children's minister Claire Coutinho revealed to the Education Committee plans to consult with the sector on childcare funding, PHOTO: GOV.UK
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DfE to consult with sector on childcare funding ahead of 30-hours expansion

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Around eight in 10 providers reported feeling stressed about inspections 'fairly' or 'very often' PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Nurseries and childminders back scrapping Ofsted one-word inspection judgements

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Beatrice Merrick: Early Education's Centenary provides long view of sector's achievements and challenges

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Wildflower meadows now account for just 1 per cent of the British countryside PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Wildflower seeds to be sent to every primary school in England to celebrate the Coronation and boost biodiversity

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The researchers say that not enough 10- and 11-year-olds meet physical activity guidelines PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Children's activity levels have returned post-lockdown, but most do not meet physical activity guidelines – study

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Policy: How the SEND Improvement Plan aims to strengthen support for young children

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There is growing concern about the impact of Ofsted inspections on teachers and school leaders
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Independent inquiry launched into Ofsted inspection in schools

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Ofsted's chief inspector, Amanda Spielman, failed to specifically mention early years settings within her statement about changes to the inspection process, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
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Ofsted's chief inspector accused of forgetting the early years sector when promising change

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Put your questions to HMRC on Tax-Free Childcare

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Elvira Grob, a parent from London, says she is 'close to burnout', spending £975 a month on childcare and taking on extra work to afford nursery fees PHOTO Theirworld
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Parents in UK face tougher struggle to afford childcare than parents abroad – survey

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Campaigners are calling for a rise in the value of Healthy Start vouchers, which give low-income families access to fresh fruit and vegetables PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Concern young children missing out on Healthy Start scheme, as figures show a quarter of households with under-fours skip meals

Child Poverty
Natalie Don MSP is Scotland's new minister for children, young people and keeping the promise PHOTO Twitter
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Humza Yousaf appoints Natalie Don as Scotland's minister for children

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The NDNA Cymru survey highlights the scale of underfunding of Wales' Childcare Offer, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
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Majority of nurseries in Wales expect to make a loss or break even - survey

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The reforms further shift the benefits to working parents PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Will the Chancellor's childcare reforms work in practice?

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Sarah Mackenzie: 'A plan for gender equity'

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