Tapestry has launched its annual survey, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Early years practitioners invited to take part in survey on wellbeing

Management
Children's minister Claire Coutinho revealed to the Education Committee plans to consult with the sector on childcare funding, PHOTO: GOV.UK

DfE to consult with sector on childcare funding ahead of 30-hours expansion

Policy & Politics
Vince Maple is now leader of Medway Council, following the local elections

Council leader calls for a 'fit and proper' test for operators running nurseries

Provision
Around eight in 10 providers reported feeling stressed about inspections 'fairly' or 'very often' PHOTO Adobe Stock

Nurseries and childminders back scrapping Ofsted one-word inspection judgements

Policy & Politics
Busy Bees Altrincham in Greater Manchester has been rated inadequate by Ofsted in its latest inspection, SCREENGRAB: Busy Bees

Busy Bees Altrincham rated 'inadequate' as children 'exposed to undue risks'

Provision

Beatrice Merrick: Early Education's Centenary provides long view of sector's achievements and challenges

Policy & Politics
Scotland's councils will be able to bid for funding to expand out-of-school childcare provision initially on school sites PHOTO Adobe Stock

First minister sets out plans to expand out-of-school childcare in Scotland

Funding
Wildflower meadows now account for just 1 per cent of the British countryside PHOTO Adobe Stock

Wildflower seeds to be sent to every primary school in England to celebrate the Coronation and boost biodiversity

Provision
Kids Play's flagship centre 'The Hub' in Milton Keynes. The group has been bought by Family First

Family First acquires 100th setting

Provision

Safeguarding part 2: Recognising when a child needs help

Management
The researchers say that not enough 10- and 11-year-olds meet physical activity guidelines PHOTO Adobe Stock

Children's activity levels have returned post-lockdown, but most do not meet physical activity guidelines – study

Child Development
The cross-party MPs highlight concerns surrounding T-Levels, the technical alternative to A-Levels, including lack of awareness of the qualification PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Cross-party MPs call for a 'pause' on shake-up to post-16 qualifications

Careers & Training