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One in five schools on the ‘frontline’ of supporting families with food poverty

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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There are now more than 4,000 food banks running in schools in England, which equates to one in every five primary and secondary schools in the country, according to new research.

Building confidence through music

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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It’s hard to imagine any setting without music and sound. Music is an important aspect of the early years, says Sally-Anne Brown and Vic Holmes, directors of a community of learning for early years music.

England’s broken childcare system is ‘falling behind the rest of the world’

Monday, April 15, 2024

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England’s childcare system is ‘dysfunctional, propped up by piecemeal policies, held back by a lack of vision and not fit for purpose or the future, argues a new report.

Take part in a Nursery World survey on the expanded childcare entitlement for two-year-olds

Monday, April 15, 2024

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Are you a nursery or childminder taking part in the Government’s new offer of 15-hours for two-year-olds? Or are you still undecided?

Sharp drop in pupil numbers could lead to schools losing £1 billion in funding

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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Schools could lose over £1 billion in funding by 2030 due to falling pupil numbers, according to new analysis by the Education Policy Institute.

More than 150,000 two-year-olds taking up funded places - surpassing Government target

Friday, April 5, 2024

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Over 150,000 two-year-olds have secured a funded place under the first phase of the expanded offer that came into effect at the beginning of this week, the Government has announced.

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

Thursday, April 4, 2024

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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'

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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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

Thursday, March 28, 2024

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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

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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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

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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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

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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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

Monday, March 25, 2024

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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

Friday, March 22, 2024

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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

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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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'

Friday, March 15, 2024

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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

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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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

Thursday, March 7, 2024

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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'

Monday, March 4, 2024

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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

Friday, March 1, 2024

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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.

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