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The Princess of Wales at the launch of the Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood in March 2023 PHOTO The Royal Foundation
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Businesses urged to support young families and boost economy – Princess of Wales's taskforce

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Sector calls for 'rescue and reform' of early education and childcare

Funding
Keir Starmer setting out Labour' s six pledges in a speech on 16 May 2024 PHOTO Labour/ X
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Keir Starmer sets out six key pledges for next Labour Government, including recruiting 6,500 teachers

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Funding for childcare places has dropped in more than 50 local authorities since April

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PACEY has launched a childminder manifesto
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Government 'pushed' for action to prevent the number of childminders falling to just 1,000

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The sector has raised concerns over there being enough places for the 15 hours of funded care for nine-month-olds, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
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Applications open for funded hours for nine-month-olds, but sector warns of difficulty finding a place

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Tapestry has launched its annual survey of early years providers, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
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New survey seeks to find out if early years providers feel prepared for the expanded offer

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Report provides roadmap for 'a new era' of Sure Start

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Start for Life services – Ofsted and CQC report highlights positives alongside areas for improvement

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Luton is part of the programme because it is in an area of deprivation
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All about… family hubs

Practice
Parents are keen to sign up for the expanded places for two-year-olds. What does this mean for your business? PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Book your spot at our free business webinar on expanded childcare

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Under 1 Roof (U1R) Nursery in Thanet has been inundated with calls about the two-year-old offer PHOTO U1R
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LONG READ: Nursery World Survey – Most providers unable to meet demand for ‘free’ twos offer

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Lockdown Babies: Policy and funding

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Ofsted: Government rules in favour of keeping single-word judgements

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The JRF has questioned the Scottish Government's delay to introduce universal early years education, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
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Scottish Government told to expand funded places to help families escape poverty

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Frank Field, Lord Field of Birkenhead PHOTO UK Parliament
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Tributes paid to peer and anti-poverty campaigner Frank Field

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