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The consultation comes as the government's funded childcare offer is set to be rolled out. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Africa Studio

News 15 March 2024

Consultation launches to boost childminder recruitment and retention

Researchers propose a targeted expansion of universal free school meals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2024

Support schools and nurseries to tackle poverty, Longfield’s think-tank urges ministers

Researchers are calling for greater financial regulation of private early years providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 March 2024

Tougher regulation needed to tackle ‘excess profiteering’ in early years, says charity

The guide offers advice on providing emotional support for children with a parent in prison. Picture: Andrea/Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2024

Advice for early years staff on supporting children with parents in prison

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced his Spring Budget 2024. Picture: HM Treasury

News 6 March 2024

Budget 2024: Chancellor commits £165 million to boost children's homes capacity

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been criticised over his failure to provide long-term funding to councils. Picture: HM Treasury

News 6 March 2024

Budget fails to address local authority funding crisis, sector leaders warn

Nurseries are calling for more funding in next week's budget. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Micromonkey

News 27 February 2024

Nurseries question ability to deliver on funded childcare expansion

The tax-free incentive payment is available for up to 3,000 new or returning staff. Picture: Krackenimagecom/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 February 2024

Childcare staff bonus concerns

Experts warn settings could close without a funding uplift. Picture: Andrea Stock/Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2024

Expanded childcare offer underfunded by £5bn, researchers warn

The number of early years job vacancies has been rising since the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Oksana Kuzmina

News 20 February 2024

Sharp rise in early years job vacancies revealed ahead of planned childcare expansion

The government has invested £12m in transitioning Sure Start centres to Family Hubs.

News 7 February 2024

Professionals would back return to Sure Start, survey suggests

DfE has launched a campaign to fill gaps in the childcare workforce. Picture: Production Perig/Adobe Stock

News 5 February 2024

Cautious welcome for £1,000 childcare recruitment incentive

Ofsted is working to increase collaboration and communication in the inspection process. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 January 2024

Survey highlights need to tackle mental health toll of inspections

High-quality early years education can play a vital role in improving children’s development, research finds. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 January 2024

Barriers to accessing funded early education

Sector leaders have raised concerns about staff leaving the sector. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

News 24 January 2024

Disadvantaged children worst hit as early years forced to 'move towards childcare’

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