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Rise to national minimum wage threatens nurseries' survival

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

| Nursery World

A new report suggests that increases to minimum wage and national living wage rates will see childcare businesses failing and larger firms taking over.

More children to be eligible for EYPP

News

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

| Nursery World

Around 50,000 more children could be eligible for free school meals, which is likely to increase the availability of the Early Years Pupil Premium, under an eligibility shake-up.

30 hours action - can we agree?

Opinion

Monday, November 6, 2017

| Nursery World

Neil Leitch calls on the early years sector to find common ground and work together in lobbying for change to the 30 hours policy

Nurseries challenge childcare minister on 30-hours policy

News

Friday, October 13, 2017

| Nursery World

Nursery owners have criticised children and families minister Robert Goodwill, claiming that comments he made to providers after a meeting in Westminster show a ‘lack of knowledge and understanding’ of 30-hours funding.

Minister says providers are 'up for it' in 30 hours debate

News

Thursday, October 12, 2017

| Nursery World

Children and Families Minister Robert Goodwill said he is ‘living in a parallel universe’ when it comes to the 30 hours at a Parliamentary debate today.

Parents confused over reconfirmation of 30-hour place

News

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

| Nursery World

Childcare providers are reporting confusion among parents about confirming their eligibility for the 30 hours, putting their funded place at risk.

30 hours risks widening the gap with 'quantity over quality'

News

Thursday, September 28, 2017

| Nursery World

The 30 hours childcare policy could widen the gap between poorer children and their better-off peers, and should be axed unless it is properly funded, a leading education charity says today.

Labour promises £500m to reverse Sure Start cuts

News

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

| Nursery World

A Labour Government would bring in a ring-fenced grant of £500m a year for children’s centres and offer universal early education for two-to four-year-olds.

Nursery Management: 30 Hours - Do you agree?

Features

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

| Nursery World

The conditions governing delivery of the 30 hours are being set out in local agreements up and down the country, and there is significant variation, finds Charlotte Goddard

Nursery Management: 30 Hours: Exclusive - A golden ticket?

Features

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

| Nursery World

We know the 30 hours represents a significant saving for some parents, but is this the case for all? Katy Morton and Hannah Crown report

Exclusive: 30 hours saves poorest parents least

News

Monday, September 18, 2017

| Nursery World

The 30 hours policy will save some of the poorest households £5 per week, while the richest will gain ten times that, analysis finds.

30 Hours, Part 11: North Yorkshire and Leicestershire - Well prepared

Features

Monday, September 18, 2017

| Nursery World

In the final part of this series,Charlotte Goddard visits the two remaining pilot areas and finds examples of best practice in communication – as well as the usual concerns about funding, with comment from James Hempsall

Big groups limit places and charge for extras

News

Monday, September 18, 2017

| Nursery World

Providers with nurseries throughout the country tell Nursery World how they are making the 30 hours sustainable.

Settings warn their viability is at risk under 30 hours

News

Monday, September 4, 2017

| Nursery World

Close to two-fifths of childcare providers think the 30 hours policy could put them out of business.

Exclusive: To the Point - Making 30 hours work

Opinion

Monday, September 4, 2017

| Nursery World

Robert Goodwill, the new Minister for Children and Families, reflects on his first six weeks in post since the General Election

Early 30 hours codes for two-year-olds lead to confusion

News

Monday, August 21, 2017

| Nursery World

Parents of two-year-olds are being issued with eligibility codes for 30 hours childcare several months before they will qualify for the entitlement, which nursery owners say is leading to confusion.

Parents offered compensation over troubled Tax-Free Childcare

News

Friday, August 11, 2017

| Nursery World

Thousands of parents who have missed out on Tax-Free Childcare due to technical problems with the Childcare Service website may be able to claim compensation from the Government.

Nurseries plan to restrict 30 hour places and charge parents

News

Thursday, August 10, 2017

| Nursery World

Many nurseries that plan to offer 30 hour childcare from next month can only do so by limiting places, raising concerns that thousands of working parents could miss out.

30 hours take-up exceeds forecast in York, study shows

News

Monday, August 7, 2017

| Nursery World

Over 200 more places than anticipated were taken up by parents in the city-wide pilot of the 30 hours in York, according to an evaluation report.

New research finds childcare has poor record on minimum wage

News

Thursday, August 3, 2017

| Nursery World

Childcare bosses are among the most likely not to pay the minimum wage, two recent reports have found.

Analysis: 30 hours pilot study predicts success but flags up 'risks'

News

Monday, July 24, 2017

| Nursery World

Following the publication of the evaluation of the 30-hour pilots, we take an in-depth look at the findings.

Don't ignore the warning signs on 30 hours

Opinion

Friday, July 21, 2017

| Nursery World

The 30-hours scheme is heading for failure if problems raised in the pilot evaluation are glossed over instead of tackled, argues Neil Leitch

Extra £1.3bn for schools no long-term solution to funding crisis, say teachers

News

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

| Nursery World

Teaching unions have dismissed the £1.3 billion earmarked for schools by the education secretary as ‘smoke and mirrors’ and insufficient to make up losses.

Sector slams DfE for failing to address 30-hour childcare challenges

News

Monday, July 17, 2017

| Nursery World

Early years sector organisations have warned that the Government is putting the 30-hour childcare policy in jeopardy by failing to listen to providers’ concerns.

Pilot study finds no financial barriers to 30-hour childcare

News

Monday, July 17, 2017

| Nursery World

An evaluation of the 30-hour pilot areas concludes there is 'no specific reason' to believe that the policy will not be a success.

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Rise to national minimum wage threatens nurseries' survival

More children to be eligible for EYPP

30 hours action - can we agree?

Nurseries challenge childcare minister on 30-hours policy

Minister says providers are 'up for it' in 30 hours debate

Parents confused over reconfirmation of 30-hour place

30 hours risks widening the gap with 'quantity over quality'

Labour promises £500m to reverse Sure Start cuts

Nursery Management: 30 Hours - Do you agree?

Nursery Management: 30 Hours: Exclusive - A golden ticket?

Exclusive: 30 hours saves poorest parents least

30 Hours, Part 11: North Yorkshire and Leicestershire - Well prepared

Big groups limit places and charge for extras

Settings warn their viability is at risk under 30 hours

Exclusive: To the Point - Making 30 hours work

Early 30 hours codes for two-year-olds lead to confusion

Parents offered compensation over troubled Tax-Free Childcare

Nurseries plan to restrict 30 hour places and charge parents

30 hours take-up exceeds forecast in York, study shows

New research finds childcare has poor record on minimum wage

Analysis: 30 hours pilot study predicts success but flags up 'risks'

Don't ignore the warning signs on 30 hours

Extra £1.3bn for schools no long-term solution to funding crisis, say teachers

Sector slams DfE for failing to address 30-hour childcare challenges

Pilot study finds no financial barriers to 30-hour childcare

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