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Two-thirds of parents of under-fives feel party manifestos don't go far enough in supporting families

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Separated parents invited to share their views of the Child Maintenance Service

Families
Hundreds of organisations have come together to urge the next PM to tackle hardship from day one in the job, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
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Next Prime Minister urged to make tackling hardship a priority

Families
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Link between meeting early learning goals in EYFS and later school absence – research

Early Years Curriculum
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Early childhood policy in England needs a radical re-think, says Peter Moss

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Research finds that white, blue and grey swimwear is not visible under water, PHOTO: OntheBeach
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Petition calls for ban on children's coloured swimwear that is 'invisible' underwater

Families
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Schools and GPs 'staggering' under the pressure of demands from families in poverty

Policy & Politics
The Lib Dems have outlined measures to retain childminders and introduce a workforce strategy, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
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Lib Dems outline plans to develop an early years career strategy and review funding rates

Policy & Politics
The National Nanny Association wants the next government to involve nannies more with policy making, PHOTO: National Nanny Association
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Next Government urged to regulate and 'elevate' the status of nannies

Provision
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Figures show children in poorer areas have lower access to funded childcare

Provision
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Early years Alliance calls on next government to provide emergency funding for struggling settings

Policy & Politics
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

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

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

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

Practice
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Lockdown Babies: Policy and funding

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