Water safety charity develops new initiative for schools

Provision
The Pregnant Then Screwed survey found 98 per cent of those surveyed are against the move to relax ratios in early years settings, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Parents overwhelmingly against the increase to staff:child ratios

Research
Part 2 of Ofsted's curriculum review focuses on the three prime areas of learning within the EYFS, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Ofsted research highlights the need for leaders to prioritise the prime areas so children learn 'what they need'

Research
Sir Martyn Oliver will take over as chief inspector of Ofsted in January, PHOTO: GOV.UK

Sir Martyn Oliver approved as Ofsted’s new chief inspector by cross-party MPs

Inspection
The Coalition's report provides a snapshot of the public's attitudes towards childcare ahead of the general election, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Public behind plans to expand funded early education as long as challenges are tackled - survey

Policy & Politics
Rutland Early Years Agency will close at the end of November after eight years in business, PHOTO: REYA

Rutland childminder agency to close after second 'ineffective' Ofsted grade

Provision

Many providers to receive £5 or less per hour for funded places

Policy & Politics
The DfE has published a list of all the schools built with RAAC, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Government publishes list of all educational settings built with RAAC

Policy & Politics
Education secretary Gillian Keegan, PHOTO: GOV.UK

RAAC: Teaching unions demand an apology for education secretary's 'insulting' remarks

Policy & Politics
Scotland's first minister has announced further measures to support families and tackle poverty, PHOTO: X/Twitter

Scotland's first minister announces funded childcare expansion

Policy & Politics
The number of children with speech and language difficulties is at an all time high, according to Speech and Language UK

Number of children with speech and language challenges at record high

Research
Katherines Primary Academy has buildings containing RAAC, PHOTO: Google

RAAC: Primary academy to move nursery and Reception children to classrooms without 'bubbly' concrete

Policy & Politics