From September 2025, eligible families can claim 30 hours of funded early education and care for children from nine months to school age – an expansion of the current 15 hours available since September 2024. Consequently, many settings are seeing an increase in babies in their care.
To support the sector to meet this demand and deliver high-quality education and care for under-twos, Nursery World, in partnership with YPO, brought together an expert panel to share practical advice for educators and nursery leaders. The panel discussed:
The Early Years Alliance's Richard Knight said the first two years are a critical time for primary development, highlighting the importance of environment and family relationships.
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