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

Monday, April 15, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Monday, April 15, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Friday, April 5, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

| Nursery World

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'

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

| Nursery World

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

Features

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Monday, March 25, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Friday, March 22, 2024

| Nursery World

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

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

| Nursery World

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'

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Friday, March 15, 2024

| Nursery World

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.