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Michelle Donelan named education secretary, as two education ministers resign

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Michelle Donelan has been named as the new education secretary, replacing Nadhim Zahawi who has been promoted to Chancellor following Rishi Sunak’s resignation.

Will Quince resigns after defending prime minister over Chris Pincher allegations

News

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Children and families minister Will Quince is the latest Conservative MP to resign, following the resignations yesterday evening of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid.

Taking time back

Opinion

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Professor Alison Clark's latest research explores how slowing down our approach to early childhood education can make a huge difference to the everyday lives of young children.

Kellogg's loses high court battle over display of sugary cereals in supermarket

News

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Kellogg’s has lost a High Court battle over new Government rules stopping its products from being prominently displayed on supermarket shelves because they are deemed ‘unhealthy’.

Early years is ‘an invisible workforce’ - report

News

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

More than nine in ten workers in the early years sector feel they are not respected by Government and policymakers, while seven in ten feel a lack of respect from the public, according to a survey from early childhood platform Famly.

Sector invited to contribute to Level 3 Early Years Educator review

News

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The review of the Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification has opened for feedback from the sector and parents.

Government consults on updating early years funding and £10m in extra funding for maintained nursery schools

News

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The Department for Education has launched a consultation on updating the early years funding formulae ‘to ensure the system is fair and transparent’.

The Nursery World Awards 2022 shortlists are out!

News

Monday, July 4, 2022

There was obviously huge enthusiasm for celebrating the best of early years practice this year, as a record number of entries poured in for the Nursery World Awards 2022, with a really high standard overall.

Ministers launch consultation on childcare ratio changes

News

Monday, July 4, 2022

The Government is pressing ahead with a consultation on changes to childcare ratios in England, despite widespread opposition from early years providers and parents to the plans.

Author and performance poet Joseph Coelho is the new children's laureate

News

Monday, July 4, 2022

Performance poet, playwright and children’s author Joseph Coelho has been named Waterstones' Children's Laureate for 2022-2024.

Ministers seek to attract more childminders by 'streamlining' Ofsted registration process

News

Monday, July 4, 2022

As part of plans to lower the cost of childcare for parents and increase provision, the Government consultation launched today, plans to make it easier to become a childminder.

Rise in children of lone parents living in poverty

News

Monday, July 4, 2022

The number of children in lone parent families in relative poverty is almost double that of children living in two-parent families, reveals new research.

How NatCen's new Centre for Children and Families will take research to a new level

Opinion

Friday, July 1, 2022

The director of NatCen's new Centre for Children and Families on how it intends to go further with research to support young children and families

Scotland to launch programme to support families at risk of poverty this summer

News

Friday, July 1, 2022

Low-income families in Scotland are to benefit from free childcare, activities, and healthy food as part of a £10 million summer programme to help with the cost of living.