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Calls to reform and improve England's early education system

Thursday, July 7, 2022

A new report, which compares childcare and education in six countries, suggests the system in England needs innovating or reforming.

DfE left with almost no ministers in the wake of chaos surrounding Boris Johnson's resignation

News

Thursday, July 7, 2022

The Department for Education has been left without an education secretary and almost all of its ministers, after the resignations of more than 50 ministers and aides - including that of Michelle Donelan, the new education secretary.

The childcare ratio debate risks overshadowing progress for childminders

Opinion

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Brett Wigdortz, CEO of Tiney, on the proposals to change rules around childminding

James Cleverly appointed third education secretary in two days

News

Thursday, July 7, 2022

James Cleverly has been appointed education secretary - the third person to hold the job this week, amid the ongoing chaos surrounding Boris Johnson's resignation.

Boris Johnson resigns

News

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative leader, but is understood to want to continue as prime minister until the autumn.

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.

Three education ministers among more than 30 ministers and aides to resign

News

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Thirty-two ministers and aides have now resigned, including three education ministers, as pressure grows on prime minister Boris Johnson to resign.

Child cruelty rise of 25 per cent in a year 'very worrying'

News

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Child cruelty and neglect offences jumped by a quarter in a single year, reveals new data published by the NSPCC.

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.