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Childminders have also called on ministers to engage with those working in the profession before rolling out policies

News 7 November 2022

Providers reject proposals for childminder agencies

Kelly Tolhurst spent a month in the role. Picture: Parliament UK

News 28 October 2022

Tolhurst quits as schools and childhood minister

Early years experts have welcomed the debate. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

News 28 October 2022

Relaxation of childcare ratios to be debated in parliament

Experts warned MPs that early years recruitment has become increasingly difficult. Picture: Kraken Images/Adobe Stock

News 25 October 2022

Childcare experts urge MPs to address recruitment crisis

‘Significant underused space in schools’ could be opened up for extra childcare provision. Picture: bernardbodo/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 October 2022

Case for expanding school-led childcare

Kit Malthouse was appointed to the role on 7 September. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 October 2022

Kit Malthouse out as Education Secretary

Gillian Keegan is the new Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 October 2022

Gillian Keegan appointed fifth Education Secretary in four months

New figures show 70 per cent of teachers believe the government does not prioritise children's speech and language. Picture: AdobeStock/PressMaster

News 12 October 2022

One in five children behind in speech and language, new research finds

Dame Rachel de Souza has also called for the creation of childminder agencies in every local authority. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 12 October 2022

Commissioner's plans for schools to provide childcare labelled ‘misguided’

The government is looking at reforming childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 October 2022

Childcare ratios: ‘No date planned’ for publication of DfE response to consultation

Reports suggest funded childcare places could be scrapped. Picture: AdobeStock/PoppyPix

News 11 October 2022

Call for childcare consultation amid reports funded places to be scrapped

The Early Years Alliance has launched resources, advice and support for providers and parents. Picture: AdobeStock/Tutye

News 8 October 2022

Resources to support childcare providers through winter challenges

Childcare experts urge the government to rethink 'ridiculous, far-fetched and extremely dangerous policy ideas'. Picture: AdobeStock

News 7 October 2022

Sector fears over reports Liz Truss plans to scrap childcare ratios completely

Educational psychologists say they do not have the time to properly fulfil their roles

News 6 October 2022

Therapy for under-fives reduces wider mental health problems in families, study finds

Shadow children and early years minister Helen Hayes. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 October 2022

Helen Hayes brands plans to relax childcare ratios 'nonsense'