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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’

The Department for Education has announced extra funding and temporary codes to try and resolve access issues. Picture: lordn/ Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2024

DfE vows to cover £120m 'miscalculation' in funding for under-twos childcare expansion

Health visitors have reported an increase in families living in poverty, domestic violence and perinatal mental health issues. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2024

Health visitor shortage leaves services unable to support vulnerable babies, report warns

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