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Rishi Sunak prepares to give his spring statement. Picture: Rishi Sunak/Twitter

News 23 March 2022

‘Frustrating’ spring statement fails to support vulnerable families, sector leaders say

Disabled parents and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be in lower paid jobs, research has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 March 2022

Councils report sharp fall in childcare availability

Disabled parents and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be in lower paid jobs, research has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 March 2022

Disadvantaged parents spending a third of income on childcare

Almost all reception teachers said they had at least one child that could not listen or respond to simple instructions. Image: AdobeStock

News 14 March 2022

Half of children not ‘school ready’, say teachers

Many nurseries, pre-schools and childminders struggling to remain 'financially sustainable', providers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2022

Fury over government refusal to launch childcare funding review

Government funding rates have failed to keep up with rising wages. Picture: highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 March 2022

Understanding the impact of early years funding shortage

Neil Leitch: It’s clear that for our sector, the pandemic is not yet over. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 February 2022

Covid-19 pandemic ‘not yet over’ for early years settings, providers warn

The Department for Education has announced a restructure. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 February 2022

Department for Education announces major restructure

Helen Hayes was appointed shadow children and early years minister in December. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 February 2022

Family hubs a ‘pale imitation’ of Sure Start Centres, Labour says

Early years providers are urging parents to vaccinate their children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

Early years leaders back MMR campaign

A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

Nottinghamshire County Council's online promotional work includes films of local parents accessing early years provision

Analysis 1 February 2022

Tackling free childcare decline

Guidance has been updated due to the rise in cases of Omicron reported in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2022

Latest Covid-19 guidance for children’s social care, education, early years and youth work providers

Early years leaders have expressed concerns over a DfE funding clarifcation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2022

Early years funding significantly less than expected, sector fears