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The report calls for more funding to allow the expansion of childcare in the capital to be possible. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/ Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2024

Capital lacks infrastructure to support government childcare expansion, says London Assembly

The report highlights examples of projects using parent champions to help support families experiencing poverty. Picture: Pololia/AdobeStock

News 10 January 2024

Recruit ‘parent champions’ to design child poverty busting measures, report urges

A separate EYFS framework specifically covering childminders will be introduced. Picture: Angelina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Three views on EYFS reforms

Sure Start failed to measure its impact on skills when assessing child outcomes.

Analysis 3 January 2024

Risks of returning to Sure Start

Childcare providers are facing financial challenges on multiple fronts. Picture: Julya/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

Sustainable Childcare - key policy developments

Retention of staff is a problem in childcare settings where children have high levels of need requiring a well-trained workforce. Picture: Shock/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

The Big Debate: How could government-funded childcare be more sustainable?

Evergreen Early Years offers a wide variety of sessions to cater to families’ needs

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Flexible approach makes Evergreen sustainable

Each year, Lancashire passes on £3.65m to around 1,500 early years providers. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Lancashire trusts providers’ decision

The pool offers aqua aerobics, aqua natal, baby, toddler and preschool classes.

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Nursery opens onsite swimming academy

CYP Now’s special report on sustainable childcare highlights the key policy developments shaping the sector. Picture: Tunedin/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

Sustainable Childcare Special Report

The boxes will be sent to 750 new parents. Picture: Children's Foundation

News 15 December 2023

Disadvantaged new parents in the North East to receive baby boxes

The switch will take place by the end of 2025, BT has said. Picture: William - stock.adobe.com

News 13 December 2023

Public service providers urged to plan for copper wire switch off

The NEF is calling for more accessible early years provision. Picture: Oksix/Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2023

More than three children are competing for every early years place, study warns

The National Day Nurseries (NDNA) highlighted that the uplift amounts to less than five per cent of current funding. Picture: DG Images/Adobe Stock

News 29 November 2023

Early years funding rates uplift ‘not enough’ to prevent closures, providers warn

Some councils said they retained funding to pay for specialist educational support. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 November 2023

Probe reveals how funding rate cut will hit council childcare role

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