The meeting in London last week had been proposed by John Hayes, shadow schools minister. It brought together delegates from the National Early Years Network (NEYN), National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), Early Education, Daycare Trust, National Campaign for Nursery Education, and National Childminding Association (NCMA) to discuss early years issues. A representative from the Pre-school Learning Alliance attended in an observational capacity.
The press release issued afterwards by Conservative Central Office claimed a number of key action points were agreed at the meeting. It said these included that 'a strategic view of early years provision is urgently required'; 'in future, partnerships with and the involvement of parents, the community and the voluntary sector should be maximised'; and that 'continuity and stability for children must replace patchy provision'.
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