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Ofsted launches new single inspection framework for children's services

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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Ofsted has published a new single inspection framework for inspecting local authority children's services.

Development of 5,000 two-year-olds tracked as part of Government-funded study

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Friday, October 18, 2013

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Research interviews began last week with families taking part in one of the largest ever Government-funded studies into early years education.

Childminders speak out on related children funding ban

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Monday, April 20, 2015

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The ongoing issue of childminders being unable to claim early education funding has come under the spotlight again, after Lancashire County Council was forced to back down on plans to stop the free entitlement for children related to nursery staff at their setting.

Risk of school starting age at two, report warns

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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Some primary schools’ practice of giving priority places to children who have attended their nurseries, means that children are effectively starting school at two, the children’s commissioner has warned.

'Half a billion' funding black hole in 30-hours childcare

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Monday, January 25, 2016

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As the Childcare Bill reaches its final stages in the House of Commons today, new analysis carried out for the Labour party claims there will be a shortfall of £480m on the Government’s 30-hour plan.

Parents say childcare quality is falling

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

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UK families say that childcare settings have got worse in the last five years, according to reviews reported to the Good Care Guide.

Parents award Government grade D for family-friendly policies

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

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According to parents, the Government is not doing enough to help families, a new survey has found.

DfE form to help providers check EYPP eligibility

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

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The Government has published a template form and letter for providers to use to identify children eligible for the Early Years Pupil Premium.

Coronavirus: Nearly half of childminders could stay closed for up to a year

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Friday, March 27, 2020

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Fewer than half of childminders that have closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic plan to re-open within the next year, findings from a survey of childminders and childcare providers suggests.

Four in ten nannies are considering changing their career, according to new research

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Monday, August 15, 2022

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A survey of more than 500 UK-based nannies by payroll provider Nannytax has found 41 per cent of nannies have considered a career change in the past two years, with a third of these wanting to find a job that is better paid.

Free childcare finder service launches online

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

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A new online childcare search facility has been launched by the Family and Childcare Trust.

Working parents face holiday childcare dilemma

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

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Finding holiday childcare is set to be increasingly challenging for parents this summer, as costs rise and the number of places falls, according to a new report.

Labour's energy freeze and business rate cuts will save PVI providers thousands

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Friday, June 20, 2014

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The Labour party says its plans to freeze energy prices and cut business rates will save childcare providers at least £26 million.

Early years expert group's 12-point general election plan

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Monday, July 14, 2014

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Early years experts are calling for a new dedicated early years framework for all children from birth to seven.

YoungMinds parents' helpline in funding crisis

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Friday, October 10, 2014

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The charity YoungMinds is searching for funding to keep its parents' helpline running, after losing Government funding.

Childcare sector tells politicians: ‘No rash promises’

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Friday, May 12, 2017

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The largest childcare member organisations have joined forces in an open letter to all political parties, urging them not to make manifesto pledges that the sector will be unable to deliver.

Scottish Government launches quality childcare action plan

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

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The Scottish Government has moved to strengthen the quality of childcare years in advance of its target to double its funded offer.

New childcare website to champion affordable childcare

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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Childcare Champions, a campaign website, has launched three weeks before the Budget when a major Government announcement is expected on childcare funding.

Millions of children missing out on support

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

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Half of the £8.6bn children’s services budget in England is currently being spent on just 73,000 children, meaning millions go without support, the Children’s Commissioner has warned.

Agency's ‘ineffective’ grade puts childminders on alert

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Childminders in more than 100 local authority areas are being restricted or having funding for entitlement offers withheld after their agency's Ofsted inspection. By Katy Morton

Cost-of-living crisis: Childcare settings forced to increase fees and a third warning of closure

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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Findings from a survey of providers, reveal that 89 per cent are likely to increase fees this year, while more than a third believe they will have to close their setting within the next year due to rising costs.

Princess of Wales visits Luton nursery to discuss the value of early education

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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The Princess of Wales paid a visit to a Luton nursery as part of her work to raise awareness of the importance of the early years.

Universal childcare up to 11 would save parents thousands and add billions to economy – report

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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A universal childcare guarantee for children up until the end of primary school, would create an extra £13 billion for the economy and boost parents’ wages, according to a new report by the IPPR and Save the Children.

Early years action group to stage protest in March

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Monday, January 16, 2023

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A protest has been organised for the early years sector in London in two months' time.

Liberal Democrats party conference: Childcare and education priorities

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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The Liberal Democrats have outlined their plans to provide families with ‘flexible, affordable and fair’ childcare, boost SEND support and give every child the best possible start in life.

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Ofsted launches new single inspection framework for children's services

Development of 5,000 two-year-olds tracked as part of Government-funded study

Childminders speak out on related children funding ban

Risk of school starting age at two, report warns

'Half a billion' funding black hole in 30-hours childcare

Parents say childcare quality is falling

Parents award Government grade D for family-friendly policies

DfE form to help providers check EYPP eligibility

Coronavirus: Nearly half of childminders could stay closed for up to a year

Four in ten nannies are considering changing their career, according to new research

Free childcare finder service launches online

Working parents face holiday childcare dilemma

Labour's energy freeze and business rate cuts will save PVI providers thousands

Early years expert group's 12-point general election plan

YoungMinds parents' helpline in funding crisis

Childcare sector tells politicians: ‘No rash promises’

Scottish Government launches quality childcare action plan

New childcare website to champion affordable childcare

Millions of children missing out on support

Agency's ‘ineffective’ grade puts childminders on alert

Cost-of-living crisis: Childcare settings forced to increase fees and a third warning of closure

Princess of Wales visits Luton nursery to discuss the value of early education

Universal childcare up to 11 would save parents thousands and add billions to economy – report

Early years action group to stage protest in March

Liberal Democrats party conference: Childcare and education priorities

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