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Funding reforms ‘will result in fewer EY apprentices’

Monday, September 19, 2016

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Sector leaders are urging the Department for Education (DfE) to delay finalising its proposed funding reforms for early years apprenticeships in favour of a more ‘joined-up’ approach.

Graduate-led sector made 'pipe-dream' by new funding formula

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Friday, September 16, 2016

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The Government’s dreams of a childcare sector led by graduates could remain just that if proposals to strip town halls of powers to pay ‘quality supplements’ get the go ahead, sector leaders have warned.

Nursery staff share best practice through Erasmus

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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A nursery group's continental connections are blossoming in spite of Brexit with a ‘culturally immersive' childcare exchange.

Apprenticeship levy warning to early years sector

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

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Settings are urged to air their views in the Government’s apprenticeship levy consultation after a leading training provider warned that ‘catastrophic’ funding cuts are in store.

Sector responds to cutting red tape review

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

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The sector has responded boldly to the Government’s review of the red tape burdening early years provision, amid fears of a ‘tipping point’.

Council aims to narrow gap with 'fun phonics'

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Oxfordshire early years providers are being offered free 'letters and sounds’ training after EYFS Profile scores revealed the county’s most disadvantaged children were getting left behind.

More graduates eligible for Early Years Teacher training bursaries

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

| Nursery World

The DfE has extended the bursary scheme for graduate entry to Early Years Teacher Status courses to those with 2.2 degrees for 2016/17.

Increase staff flexibility to make ends meet, says DfE

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Monday, February 8, 2016

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Following the Government’s review of childcare costs, Dr Jo Verrill, managing director of Ceeda, asks if more use of ‘variable staffing models’ is feasible

Research programme seeks 'Maths Champions'

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Monday, February 1, 2016

| Nursery World

Nursery children are to receive a maths boost in return for taking part in early years research.

More than a quarter of FE colleges face financial meltdown

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

| Nursery World

Further education colleges face a ‘looming financial crisis’, a committee of MPs has warned.

Minister confirms workforce strategy for next year

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Friday, December 4, 2015

| Nursery World

Childcare minister Sam Gyimah has confirmed that there will be a workforce strategy established next year.

Don't miss Nursery Chains Autumn 2015

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Monday, November 16, 2015

| Nursery World

Our annual Nursery Chains supplement is out now, free with the latest issue of Nursery World.

Irish Government announces €85m package of childcare measures

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Friday, October 23, 2015

| Nursery World

Delivering Budget 2016, Ireland’s ministers announced €85m in new childcare funding to improve the country’s provision.

Calls for the Irish Government to address early years ‘crisis’

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

| Nursery World

Ahead of next month's budget, early years organisation Start Strong is urging the government to invest in quality care for young children.

Childminder quality highlighted in landmark study

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Friday, September 11, 2015

| Nursery World

High adult-to-child ratios, regular support and training, and the length of time in the job are key factors for good quality childminding, a new study finds.

GCSE rules scrapped for standalone Level 3 EYEs

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Friday, July 31, 2015

| Nursery World

The requirement for those taking standalone Level 3 Early Years Educator courses to have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above before starting the qualification has been removed just before the new funding year begins on 1 August.

Danger of childcare workforce shortage without wage increase

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Friday, July 24, 2015

| Nursery World

Low pay in the childcare sector could lead to a shortage in staff, warns a new report.

Clegg defends funding record but calls for councils to pass on more

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

| Nursery World

Councils should pass more free entitlement funding on to childcare providers, Nick Clegg said today.

Labour commits to protecting early years funding

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

| Nursery World

Early years and school funding would be protected ‘in real terms',under a Labour Government.

Free entitlement should be linked to quality of early years settings

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

| Nursery World

A think tank is calling for early education funding to be given only to providers who can show they are ‘raising their game’.

£2.3m early years bursary scheme attracts handful of applicants

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Monday, June 30, 2014

| Nursery World

Labour has branded the Early Years Apprenticeship Scheme a failure, after just 23 apprentices were successful in applying for the funding.

Complaints spark Teach First review

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Friday, July 12, 2013

| Nursery World

The eligibility criteria for Teach First are currently being reviewed following complaints that applicants with early years degrees were unable to apply for the scheme.

No funding for thousands wanting to do Level 5

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Friday, July 12, 2013

| Nursery World

Thousands of early years and childcare workers are currently unable to undertake a Level 5 qualification in childcare because there is no Government funding available to them.

Government funds early years apprenticeships for 1,000 students

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

| Nursery World

A total of 2m will be available through a new scheme in the run-up to the Early Years Educator qualification.

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Funding reforms ‘will result in fewer EY apprentices’

Graduate-led sector made 'pipe-dream' by new funding formula

Nursery staff share best practice through Erasmus

Apprenticeship levy warning to early years sector

Sector responds to cutting red tape review

Council aims to narrow gap with 'fun phonics'

More graduates eligible for Early Years Teacher training bursaries

Increase staff flexibility to make ends meet, says DfE

Research programme seeks 'Maths Champions'

More than a quarter of FE colleges face financial meltdown

Minister confirms workforce strategy for next year

Don't miss Nursery Chains Autumn 2015

Irish Government announces €85m package of childcare measures

Calls for the Irish Government to address early years ‘crisis’

Childminder quality highlighted in landmark study

GCSE rules scrapped for standalone Level 3 EYEs

Danger of childcare workforce shortage without wage increase

Clegg defends funding record but calls for councils to pass on more

Labour commits to protecting early years funding

Free entitlement should be linked to quality of early years settings

£2.3m early years bursary scheme attracts handful of applicants

Complaints spark Teach First review

No funding for thousands wanting to do Level 5

Government funds early years apprenticeships for 1,000 students

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