A guide to upcoming policy changes 2019 - What’s in store

18 August 2019 | by Hannah Crown

A swathe of new big policy documents are hitting the early years sector from September, starting with the new inspection framework. Hannah Crown has a handy summary of what is happening and when

Families lose legal challenge against Reception baseline

31 July 2019 | by Katy Morton

Families challenging the Department for Education’s introduction of the Reception baseline assessment have been refused permission to take the case to a full judicial review.

Gavin Williamson named education secretary

25 July 2019 | by Catherine Gaunt

Gavin Williamson is the new education secretary in Boris Johnson’s first cabinet.

New PM Boris Johnson makes education funding pledge

24 July 2019 | by Catherine Gaunt

Giving his first speech as Prime Minister outside Downing Street after visiting the Queen, Mr Johnson promised to put education and schools at the top of his domestic agenda, and fix the crisis in social care.

Bucks children's centre campaigners await High Court decision on closures

04 July 2019 | by Katy Morton

A legal challenge against Buckinghamshire County Council’s decision to shut more than half of its children’s centres at the High Court in London came to a close yesterday.

Guide to: Montessori and Steiner qualifications

23 June 2019 | by Hannah Crown

What qualifications and training are available in the specialist approaches of Montessori and Steiner? By Hannah Crown

T-level funding 'better' than for EYE courses

21 June 2019 | by Hannah Crown

The Government will spend more than £10,000 on each childcare T- level in a bid to boost the numbers taking this new Level 3 programme.

Guide to: Level 3 apprenticeship standard

27 May 2019 | by Hannah Crown

The sector’s first-ever Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, at Level 3, has finally landed. Here’s a handy guide from Hannah Crown

Call for evidence on SEND funding

16 May 2019 | by Hannah Crown

The government is consulting on the funding arrangements for children with SEND and those who need alternative provision.

Managing Equality and Diversity, Part 5: Race and Ethnicity - On identity

14 May 2019 | by Gabriella Jozwiak

How can early years settings help stop children being disadvantaged by racial bias? By Gabriella Jozwiak