Coram Family and Childcare's latest survey findings highlight concerns about availability of 30-hour places under the expanded offer, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Childcare Survey suggests time is running out to find enough places for expanded offer

Policy & Politics

Dawn Newman: Careers and the rise of an online community

Viewpoint
The second phase of the expanded entitlement rolls out in September with parents being apply to apply from May, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Parents of nine-month-olds can apply for funded places from May under 'largest ever childcare expansion'

Policy & Politics
The DfE has launched a consultation in how childminders can be further supported, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

New DfE consultation on recruiting and retaining childminders

Workforce
'Babies and toddlers need to be at the forefront of our minds'.

Early Education launches events to address gaps in professional development when working with birth to threes

Child Development
Cross-party MPs are calling for action on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Government told it's time to 'unlock the trauma trap' of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Families
The narratives, videos and training seminars encourage practitioners to observe and critically reflect on ‘real-life practice’ involving children, practitioners and families.

Froebel Partnership launches pilot phase of new CPD package

Practice
Ashbourne Day Nurseries has bought Harp Nurseries, a group of seven settings, PHOTO: Ashbourne

Ashbourne Day Nurseries buys Harp Nurseries

Business
Ofsted has published its response to the Education Select Committe's report on school inspection, PHOTO: Ofsted

Organisations 'profiting from inspection preparation' accused of creating 'significant fear' around Ofsted

Inspection

Seven in 10 dads forced to cut their paternity leave short

Families
Ofsted's chief inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, will offically launch the Big Listen at a conference today, PHOTO: Ofsted

Ofsted invites the sector to take part in its Big Listen consultation

Inspection

Matt Buttery: How Government can go further to support families post-Budget

Viewpoint