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Most parents think the Government does not provide enough childcare support

Monday, September 13, 2021

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Findings from a Mumsnet survey reveal that the cost of childcare is 'causing a huge problem for families' and suggests parents are ready for a 'radical shake-up' of the system.

The removal of BTEC qualifications will 'massively impact disadvantaged students' Government is warned

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

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Teachers have condemned Government plans to scrap funding for applied general qualifications (AGQs), including BTECs in childcare, in favour of a new vocational qualification, T-Levels.

Supporting children's mental health critical in closing education gap, says charity

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Monday, September 20, 2021

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A new report by Buttle UK calls on the Government to tackle the growing number of children in poverty facing 'significant' mental health issues due to Covid, before focusing on educational catch-up strategies.

Cabinet reshuffle: Education secretary Gavin Williamson sacked

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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Gavin Williamson has been sacked as education secretary.

New Years Honours recognise dedication and service of early years professionals

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Monday, January 4, 2021

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Laura Henry-Allain is one of several leading early years figures named in the 2021 New Year Honours List.

'Dysfunctional' childcare system in urgent need of reform - report

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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A radical rethink of the way the early years system works is needed, according to a new report from the Nuffield Foundation.

Early years attendance improves - but numbers still lower than pre-Covid

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

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The latest Department for Education (DfE) statistics show that while the number of children in early years settings has risen since last month, attendance is still down on pre-pandemic levels.

Welcome Nurseries continues its rapid expansion

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Friday, October 1, 2021

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Fast growing Welcome Nurseries has added 17 more settings in the last four months, to take it to more than 50 sites throughout England.

Children's physical activity provider takes on its first nurseries

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

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The Little Sports Group (LSG), which operates primary education services and sports programmes has acquired its first nurseries.

Nursery that puts children's rights at the heart of learning welcomes Children's Commissioner

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Friday, November 19, 2021

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A nursery in Scotland that enables children to explore their human rights through nature-based play welcomed the Children's Commissioner, Bruce Adamson, to the setting on World Children's Day (20 November).

No evidence that children's social and emotional development worsened during the pandemic - SEED study

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

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Children’s social and emotional development does not appear to have changed much during the pandemic, according to a long-term study looking at the impact of children’s early education and development on children’s primary years.

Analysis: Doubts raised over the impact of next year's rise in funding

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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Wage increases, uncertainty over local authority payments for funded hours and the return of business rates, amid other costs, dampen the funding announcement. By Catherine Gaunt

Government reveals £2.4 billion underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

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Friday, November 26, 2021

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New data from the Treasury shows a difference of £2.4bn between the amount of money allocated for Tax-Free Childcare and actual spending on the scheme since its launch in 2017.

Progress stalled in achieving a degree-led workforce, figures suggest

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Friday, December 10, 2021

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New data from the Department for Education (DfE) shows the percentage of practitioners with degrees working in nurseries has risen marginally since the same research in 2019.

Government publishes new Covid-19 measures for nurseries, childminders and schools amid Omicron concern

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Monday, November 29, 2021

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The Government has announced additional safety measures for early years settings and schools to prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus Omicron variant.

Nursery World Exchange goes to Cheltenham

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

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Our next Nursery World Exchange event will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Cheltenham on 24-25 March, and will bring together senior nursery group directors and early years suppliers to network, do business and socialise.

Hopes and dreams for early years in 2022 and beyond

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Twelve professionals with links to the early years reveal their aspirations for the sector in the year ahead, and set out what needs to change to ensure families’ needs are met

'No real support' for early years in Government's levelling up white paper

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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Early years organisations, charities and teaching unions have criticised the Government’s new package of measures to transform education for disadvantaged children.

Early years sector pays tribute to 'tireless, dedicated campaigner' Jack Dromey MP

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

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The early years sector has paid tribute to Jack Dromey, the Labour politician who died suddenly on Friday.

Coronavirus: DfE publishes update for early years settings

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Friday, January 7, 2022

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The Department for Education has updated its Covid guidance for early years settings to reflect the latest changes to testing and self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Welcome Nurseries commits to improving Smarties Nursery after concerns raised

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

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Welcome Nurseries, the owner of Smarties Nursery in Leicestershire, where a number of incidents took place last year, says the setting has been turned around and a new management team put in place.

Free book gifting scheme for disadvantaged pupils launches

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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A total of 30,000 free books are to be given to disadvantaged children across the UK to tackle the ‘literacy gap’.

EXCLUSIVE: Coronavirus forced childcare providers to take dire action, study shows

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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Covid has seen professionals cut staff, use reserves and even sell belongings, but researchers say an early years education and care-led recovery is now vital, as Katy Morton reports

Government rejects calls to review childcare funding

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Monday, March 7, 2022

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The Government has rejected MPs' recommendation to carry out an independent review of funding and affordability of childcare

Parents concerned about the lack of mental health support for children

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Friday, March 11, 2022

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More than 70 per cent of parents don’t think there is enough mental health support available for children, reveals a poll that highlights their concerns about the impact of the pandemic and rising living costs on their child.

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Most parents think the Government does not provide enough childcare support

The removal of BTEC qualifications will 'massively impact disadvantaged students' Government is warned

Supporting children's mental health critical in closing education gap, says charity

Cabinet reshuffle: Education secretary Gavin Williamson sacked

New Years Honours recognise dedication and service of early years professionals

'Dysfunctional' childcare system in urgent need of reform - report

Early years attendance improves - but numbers still lower than pre-Covid

Welcome Nurseries continues its rapid expansion

Children's physical activity provider takes on its first nurseries

Nursery that puts children's rights at the heart of learning welcomes Children's Commissioner

No evidence that children's social and emotional development worsened during the pandemic - SEED study

Analysis: Doubts raised over the impact of next year's rise in funding

Government reveals £2.4 billion underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

Progress stalled in achieving a degree-led workforce, figures suggest

Government publishes new Covid-19 measures for nurseries, childminders and schools amid Omicron concern

Nursery World Exchange goes to Cheltenham

Hopes and dreams for early years in 2022 and beyond

'No real support' for early years in Government's levelling up white paper

Early years sector pays tribute to 'tireless, dedicated campaigner' Jack Dromey MP

Coronavirus: DfE publishes update for early years settings

Welcome Nurseries commits to improving Smarties Nursery after concerns raised

Free book gifting scheme for disadvantaged pupils launches

EXCLUSIVE: Coronavirus forced childcare providers to take dire action, study shows

Government rejects calls to review childcare funding

Parents concerned about the lack of mental health support for children

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