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Government admits an extra 40,000 staff are needed for 30 hours expansion

Thursday, April 4, 2024

| Nursery World

The education secretary Gillian Keegan has said that an extra 40,000 staff will be needed to deliver the full rollout of the expanded 30 hours.

Government starts to roll out childcare expansion, as sector highlights ongoing 'challenges'

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

| Nursery World

As the Government’s childcare expansion for working parents of two-year-olds in England gets underway, sector organisations and nurseries continue to warn of the challenges facing the sector.

New book recommends against relying on private nurseries for the expanded offer

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

| Nursery World

A new book by Professor Helen Penn suggests rather than campaign for greater childcare funding, efforts should be focused on building local authority provision, while curbing the ‘activities of large nursery chains.

DfE publishes childminder agency plans

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

| Nursery World

The Government has been accused of ‘watering down childminder agencies’ with proposals to reduce the number of quality assurance visits and make practice support optional.

EYE SUPPLEMENT Professional Book Review: Integrating theory and practice

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

| Nursery World

Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a book which integrates early years theory and practice, and aims to encourage readers to start a conversation about their own beliefs and experiences.

UN passes resolution to create an International Day of Play for children across the world

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

| Nursery World

The first annual International Day of Play to champion and protect the rights of children to play will take place on 11 June, following a resolution by the United Nations, which was passed on Monday.

Estimate that the expanded offer will save families up to £6,500 is a 'far cry' from the truth

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Monday, March 25, 2024

| Nursery World

Many families eligible for the new two-year-old funding will still struggle to afford their childcare bill, warns new research that finds a quarter of parents will save less than £100 a month.

Call for next Government to prioritise 1.9m children struggling with speech and language

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Friday, March 22, 2024

| Nursery World

Speech and Language UK has launched its manifesto to draw the attention of all political parties to help the one in five children in the UK who struggle with talking and understanding words.

Childcare Survey suggests time is running out to find enough places for expanded offer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

| Nursery World

With two weeks until the roll out of the 15 hours for two-year-olds, new survey findings show a continued decline in the availability of childcare as costs rise by 7 per cent.

Parents of nine-month-olds can apply for funded places from May under 'largest ever childcare expansion'

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Friday, March 15, 2024

| Nursery World

Parents of nine-month-olds can apply for their funded place in May ahead of the September rollout, the Government has announced today as it launches a consultation into ways to recruit more childminders.

Ashbourne Day Nurseries buys Harp Nurseries

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

| Nursery World

Ashbourne Day Nurseries has acquired Harp Nurseries, bringing its total number of settings to 41.

TV presenter Rachel Riley named as the ambassador for new early years reading initiative

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

| Nursery World

Television presenter Rachel Riley has been announced as the first ever ambassador for Oscar’s Book Club, a new initiative to inspire early years reading.

Labour says Chancellor's plans to expand childcare are 'in absolute tatters'

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Monday, March 4, 2024

| Nursery World

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has claimed that the Government is ‘on track’ with its plans to expand childcare for parents, in response to Labour claims that it has a dossier that shows that the Conservatives’ plans are ‘in absolute tatters’.

How 'A Better Start' areas support families and babies against backdrop of shortages to midwives and health visitors

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Friday, March 1, 2024

| Nursery World

A new report on maternity and antenatal support by the National Lottery Community Fund and the National Children’s Bureau highlights the challenges faced by the midwifery and health visiting workforce, and highlights partnership working in the five 'A Better Start' areas of England.

Rising numbers of children now start school without the basic skills they need

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

| Nursery World

Fewer children are ‘school ready’, with many unable to listen and respond to basic instructions and share and play together, suggests new research.

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